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.

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Title: BMX Riding Skills: The Guide to Flatland Tricks
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1554074002
ISBN 13: 9781554074006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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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.

About the Author

Shek Hon has been an avid BMX rider for 26 years, and he has performed at and competed in BMX demonstrations. He has also organized, judged and acted as a commentator at BMX events. He has been contributing to BMX publications and media for 14 years.

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