Intense racing jaw-dropping stunts & freestyle tricks make BMX a favourite among young people BMX Riding Skills is about the tricks guiding readers through the manoeuvers techniques clothing & equipment that add up to competition-worthy skills & a professional street image Packed with hundreds of illustrations & action photos & written in a laid-back style typical of its audience the book features
- 35 of the most popular BMX tricks
- The origins & culture of BMX
- Types of BMX riding
- The rules of this rule-free A" sport
- Competition & events
- Types of BMX bikes materials & components
- Choosing the right wheels & tires
- The best in protective equipment & clothing
- How to avoid injury when falling All of the tricks are described in step-by-step photographs & graded by difficulty progressing from basic to intermediate to advanced There are also valuable tips & visualisation techniques used by professional riders to control nerves