BMX racer

Track bike competitor

A BMX racer is someone who competes in bicycle motocross—racing small, sturdy bikes around dirt tracks with jumps, berms, and other obstacles.

The sport emphasizes explosive speed, agility, and the ability to handle airborne maneuvers.

BMX racing became an Olympic event in 2008.

She's been a BMX racer since she was eight.

Related
  • bikeTwo-wheeled pedaled vehicle
  • trackPath or monitored route
  • dirtLoose dry earth
  • helmetProtective head covering
  • pedalsFoot-operated levers

full face helmet · jump · double jump · bunny hop · ramp · sprint · handlebar · wheels · crash · aerial · tricks · freestyle · halfpipe · starting gate · gate · finish · speed · pump

Categories
Opposites
cycling discipline

BMX racerroad cyclist

Paved-surface bicycle competitor

track cyclist · mountain biker · touring cyclist

athletic intensity and risk

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One who moves pieces strategically

darts player · golfer · curler · table tennis player

activity level

BMX racercouch potato

Habitual sedentary TV watcher

shut-in · homebody

Family

BMX, racer, race, races, raced, racing, racers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G