subject: Bmx For Different Age-groups [print this page] Whilst BMX riding is often associated with teenagers and adolescents, the reality is that people of all ages regularly participate in BMX riding.
Racing BMX, for example, is one type of BMX riding that truly encourages participation by all age ranges, from very young children right up to those who are in their 50s. Each race is categorised not only according to level of ability but also by age. For this reason, racing BMX is often participated in by entire family groups, with race meetings frequently doubling-up as social get-togethers.
Although freestyle BMX (the type of BMX riding that mainly involves the performance of stunts and tricks) is largely the province of those in their teens and early twenties, there are still a significant number of older riders who enjoy freestyle riding. Admittedly, many of these older riders will be relatively experienced riders rather than complete novices, but the truth is that visiting many a BMX park will put paid to the idea that BMX is solely the province of teenagers.
Very young riders are also often nowadays seen with freestyle BMX bikes. Although many are simply attracted to the idea of having a bike that simply looks and feels cool (indeed, can there be anything cooler than the free-turning high-rise gyroscopic handlebars and brightly-coloured stunt pegs of a freestyle BMX bike?), there may well be opportunities for a young rider to get to try some basic tricks and leaps when attending a BMX park.
For this reason, it is essential that very young riders are not fobbed off with unsafe inferior lookalike BMX bikes from a department store; that they wear full protective gear at all times; and, where possible, attend a local authority BMX coaching course. At bmx.co.uk we can help find correctly-sized BMX bikes for any age, height and build: all built to a high quality standard; and all extremely affordable.
