subject: A Short Glance At The History Of Bmx Bikes [print this page] Most of us are aware, especially those with children, of the increasing fascination with BMX bikes. These sport bikes have gathered quite a following. Fans everywhere look for ways to get their hands on one of these bikes, and once they do, they must scramble for the right place to ride them in order to unleash their full potential. The enthusiasm for BMX bikes goes beyond the track, or the television, they have invaded our computer screens in the form of free BMX games online as well. But where do these bikes come from?
BMX bikes as we come to recognize them today made their debut in southern California in the 1970's. Kids began to ride these bicycles on the streets and on self made tracks, following the enthusiasm permeated from the performances of their favorite riders on television. They were originally known as wheelie bikes, and where made available to retail customers in various shapes and sizes. The Schinn Sting Ray was the model of choice because of its flexibility, allowing the user to customize the bike to his requirements. BMX biking competitions where everywhere in the state of California, to the extent that children where often caught riding their standard road bike in off-road conditions. Riding your bike in off-road conditions became the trademark of BMX bikes, which practically became a sport by 1975.
By the year 1977 BMX bike riding was in need of a regulatory body for BMX bike riding as a sport, hence the American Bicycle Association (ABA) was formed. The first world competition was held in 1982, and by 1993 BMX bike riding as a sport was already part of the Union Cycliste Internationale. The long road to success of the BMX bike culminated in 2003, when the Olympic Committee made it a full medal Olympic Sport.
Today, kids all over the world can be seen riding their BMX bikes, performing all kinds of stunts. These stunts derive from the known Free Style, or motocross bike riding, which takes bicycle riding to a whole new level. A cold or rainy day won't stop bike fans from enjoying their favorite sport either. Kids can easily go online and find free BMX games through many free arcade game websites. These BMX games allow children to engage their favorite sport on a virtual ramp and enjoy all the thrills and spills of free style BMX.
Online BMX games also serve as an educational tool for beginners, since it gives novice riders an opportunity to learn the mechanics of bike riding and the usual factors that are most likely to result in a fall. BMX online games along with televised competitions like the Summer X Games Extreme Sports Competition promote the sport even further. Some of the best riders in the sport like Jared Graves, Eric Carter, aka the golden child, and Aaron Gwin can surely move anyone to want to go to the store and purchase a BMX bike.
