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Bmx Riding Skills (Paperback)

Author: Shek Hon

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A comprehensive guide to the "king of street sports."

Intense racing, jaw-dropping stunts and freestyle tricks make BMX a favorite among youth. BMX Riding Skills is about the tricks, guiding readers through the maneuvers, techniques, clothing and equipment that add up to competition-worthy skills and a pro street image.

Packed with hundreds of illustrations and action photos and written in a laid-back style typical of its audience, the book features:

  • 35 of the most popular BMX tricks
  • The origins and culture of BMX
  • Types of BMX riding
  • The rules of this "rule-free" sport
  • Competition and events
  • Types of BMX bikes, materials and components
  • Choosing the right wheels and tires
  • The best in protective equipment and clothing
  • How to avoid injury when falling

    All of the tricks are described in step-by-step photographs and graded by difficulty, progressing from basic to intermediate to advanced. There are also valuable tips and visualization techniques used by pro riders to control nerves.

    • Genre: Sports + Recreation
    • Subgenre: Cycling, Extreme Sports
    • Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
    • Pages: 128
    • Language: English
    • Format: paperback
    • Release Date: July 1, 2010
    • Date Published: July 1, 2010
    • Author: Shek Hon

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    • Online Item #: 12693463
    • Store Item Number (DPCI): 248-47-7827
    • ISBN: 9781554074006
    • Item can be gift wrapped.
    • Made in the USA or Imported