BMXer

Dirt track rider

A BMXer is someone who rides BMX bikes—small, sturdy bicycles designed for racing and stunt riding.

The term covers both competitive racers on dirt tracks and freestyle riders who perform tricks in skateparks or on street obstacles: The BMXer landed a backflip off the half-pipe.

freestyle

halfpipe

U-shaped ramp for tricks

rampSloped connecting surface
tailwhipRotating deck trick
backflipRearward aerial tumble

360 · grind · manual · fakie · air · bunnyhop · tabletop · flair · whip · superman

equipment

frame

Supporting outer structure

handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
pegsCylindrical fastening pins
sprocketToothed wheel for chains

crankset · forks · stem · gyro · brakes · tires · spokes · saddle · chain · hub

culture

skatepark

Wheeled sports facility

streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
graffitiIllegal surface markings
hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music

underground · rebellious · crew · scene · zine · sponsor · local · session · jam · competition

riding

pump

Fluid-moving machine

carveCut to shape
flowUnbroken forward movement
speedRate of motion

balance · landing · airtime · drop · gap · line · sending · boost · whip · stomp

racing

track

Path or monitored route

gateHinged barrier in fence
sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
motoInformal for two-wheeler

lap · velodrome · cruiser · pro · am · nationals · holeshot · berm · straightaway · qualifier

Opposites

cycling discipline

BMXerroad cyclist

Paved-surface bicycle competitor

track cyclist · touring cyclist · triathlete

athletic risk profile

BMXergolfer

One who plays rounds

chess player · curler · racewalker · cross-country skier · triathlete

Phrases

BMX bikeSmall-wheeled stunt bicycle
BMX racingCompetitive dirt-track cycling
BMX trackBicycle racing circuit
BMX raceBicycle motocross competition
BMX parkFacility for bicycle stunts
freestyle BMXAcrobatic small-wheel cycling discipline

Family

BMX

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G