Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
180 to tire Trap(it is best to learn this on a mini ramp until you can do it on the ground). Get average speed going up the ramp...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Cleaning Decorative Items
Cleaning an office may involve more than emptying the trash, sweeping the floor and vacuuming the carpet. Some offices may have areas covered with "trinkets" such as photos, plaques, sculptures and all kinds of knickknacks. There is no end to the list of items that people may have on their desk or throughout their office.The following ten tips are guidelines of how to handle cleaning these special personal or business treasures.1. Ask your customer if they want you to clean any photos, plaques, sculptures, etc. that are on desks, shelves, tabletops or in display areas. These items may be personal treasures the owner may prefer to clean.2. If customers want you to clean these items make sure your...
Dirt bikes, also known as Trails Bikes are off-road, lightweight motorcycles built for cross country, unpaved, rough or uneven grounds. Since they are specifically designed for rough terrains, they are also equipped with rugged tires and suspension. They also have a smaller engine power than typical street motorcycles, normally less than 500 cc.There are many types of Dirt Bikes. Some of the most popular ones are those manufactured by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Husaberg and KTM. Because these Bikes are meant to be ridden on rough tracks and off-road competitions such as Motocross, all the Dirt Bikes manufactured by these Companies are sturdy and light with knobby tires for maximum...
The Shaolin Workout - Body and Mind
It's most important to stay loose and relaxed in mind and body. To enjoy your life, you must be relaxed. When we were children, our bodies were loose, relaxed, and flexible. We could do splits, flips, jumps, and twists without thinking about it. We were pure mind in babies' bodies.But you're never too old -- we just get too tense, too stiff. We think too much. One of the most important lessons you can learn doing the Shaolin Workout is how to get back that childlike relaxation and flexibility -- to be at home in your body again. It makes no difference if you are in your twenties, fifties, or eighties. Relax. Never feel old. Tell yourself you're not getting older every year -- you're getting younger...
Graham Obree - A Unique Cyclist
Graham Obree is one of the most unique cyclists. He has had a colourful cycling history which includes breaking the prestigious world hour record twice. Obree made his first attempt in Norway, 1993. At the time he was relatively unkown outside of Great Britain and few gave him any realistic chance of beating Francesco Moser's world hour record of 51.151 KM which had stood since 1984.At the first attempt Obree failed missing the mark by nearly 1 KM. However Obree was determined to try again the next day. Most journalists left and Obree had to beg the officials to let him have another go. This time to many people's surprise he was successful setting a new hour record of 51.596 KM. This record would...
Free Agent Imperial & Stiletto not only are 2 of the most competent BMX bike models out there but those bikes are also characterized by a very unique designing style...
What Makes Specialized Mountain Bikes So Special?
Honestly, even if you're new to biking - how do you think you can go wrong with a name like "Specialized"? Mountain bikes under this label have been patronized by discriminating cycling enthusiasts - and not just because the name is catchy, but because this brand has a performance history that's no less than good and solid.Specialized mountain bikes of the Rockhopper line, for example, have remained at the top of consumer rankings for a long time, contending with equally popular classics like the Trek 4500 and the Gary Fisher Marin. These "hardtail" bikes are lightweight and perfect for use by cyclists with different body types, which makes it a favorite for most kinds of rugged trails.The average...
What are the determining factors in naming a sport extreme? There are many sports considered to be extreme sports today but how did they become to be known as such? Some came from seemingly benign beginnings and have evolved to more dangerous sports. The addiction to these sports it seems comes from the associated adrenaline rush that comes from the participation in them. Let's look at some examples of extreme sports.Skateboarding is considered the best known of extreme sports and was actually started in the sixties by bored surfers looking for a way to get exercise and cross train when the surf wasn't up. The sport took on a life of its own and soon national competitions were being held bringing...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
The One Thing That Can Set You Out From the...
Listen. This is vitally important. If you do not listen then your track will be very poor indeed. Listening is what most musicians have forgot to do and that is why we do not hear from them again. They have lost their roots, what ultimately made them famous. Trying to move away from your group roots is very risky. The Prodigy made fantastic rave and deep techno, then starting to go into a rock phase. It didn't work out too well, now they are trying to get back into their old territory but its hard. Their fan-base has shrunk as new groups have come up. The Prodigy are now releasing their classic hits to try and re-energise themselves to grab back their old fans, telling them "remember this, you liked...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Mountain Bikes - A Mainstream Riding Style
Mountain bike riders must have shock system type of bikes that include full suspension and hard tail and even no suspension. The shock system is important as because it helps to absorb the impact over rugged terrain that provide a smoother ride. Full suspension bikes got suspension in both the front and the rear of the bike. Hard tail bikes have solid rear fork and shock system in place of the front fork. Mountain bikes with lower end models do not have a shock system in the front or in the back of the bike.Types of Mountain Bikes to EnjoyMountain bikes for cross-country riders are ideal for small to moderate train and they got both climbing and descending capabilities as well. The travel in the...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
A few months ago, a friend called to ask if I'd like to join her on a surfing lesson at Manly Beach in Sydney. Giving thought to my answer, two images flashed to mind. My thirty-nine year old battle weary body, attempting to hang five with a gaggle of bewildered foreign backpackers and pointing school kids. And more vividly, the look on the faces of my settled couple and married-with-kids friends if they knew I was even considering the idea.Having recently broken out of Sydney's Lower North Shore maximum suburbia and moved to fun-filled Manly beach, I had already become a prime suspect in their case against dirty-thirties attempting to recapture lost youth. It wasn't that I'd been caught driving a...
Pioneer of Women's BMX Freestyle & First...
Your Name: Miss Cory Coffey Age: 24 Hometown: Ojai, California Sponsors: DC, Specialized, ODI, and Utopia OpticsHow did you get started into riding BMX? There were some younger boys in my neighborhood that raced bmx bikes, and they encouraged me to go get one... so I did and started going to the race track with them. I raced for about 3 years and then realized that I didnt like to pedal all that much, so I started going to a local indoor skatepark and that was the beginning of my ramp riding... 7 years ago, wow!You were the first girl to do a backflip. What made you do it, how many times did it take, and whats the process behind doing it. Yes, I was the first woman in the world to ever do a...
Dirt Bike Reviews Can Save You Money
There is nothing quite like dirt biking, it blows all the cobwebs away and gets work out of your head for awhile or hopefully a lot longer. But you need to make sure that you are getting the best gear for your money. Dirt bike gear does not come cheap and there is plenty of sub standard stuff out there that will give you very little bang for your buck. Then again, a lot of the original maker's gear can be good, but it is just so much more expensive than the pattern parts and accessories that it seems a bit pointless paying that much more for it. Of course the quality's there but just because some of the alternatives are made by other companies that doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
Pioneer of Women's BMX Freestyle & First...
Your Name: Miss Cory Coffey Age: 24 Hometown: Ojai, California Sponsors: DC, Specialized, ODI, and Utopia OpticsHow did you get started into riding BMX? There were some younger boys in my neighborhood that raced bmx bikes, and they encouraged me to go get one... so I did and started going to the race track with them. I raced for about 3 years and then realized that I didnt like to pedal all that much, so I started going to a local indoor skatepark and that was the beginning of my ramp riding... 7 years ago, wow!You were the first girl to do a backflip. What made you do it, how many times did it take, and whats the process behind doing it. Yes, I was the first woman in the world to ever do a...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
Free Agent Imperial & Stiletto not only are 2 of the most competent BMX bike models out there but those bikes are also characterized by a very unique designing style...
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
If you are a keen video game player like myself you will know the fun and excitement that can come from buying a new game for you game system. However there is a catch, these games are really expensive! It does not matter which games console you own, new games for Xbox, Playstation and Gamecube are all highly priced.We understand that some games do have high development costs, the programmers, sound engineers, animators and testers all have to be paid. But once a game is finished it can sell all over the world and some titles sell in really large quantities. The game development houses must make a serious amount of profit, most customers pay the full retail price for their new games.One way of...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
BMX Extreme Bicycle Design
Needless to say that at the very beginning of the BMX racing / riding era there were no bikes constructed quite like the BMX Bike . Usually, kids would simply modify their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles by adding knobby tires and motocross handlebars. Additionally, they would modify the frames in order to gain performance, stability and strength. Later on, the first bicycles that where specifically pumped out of the factory for the purpose of BMX riding where first introduced.Some of the very first BMX bicycle builders such as R&R racing products, Webco, RedLine and Mongoose focused on creating bicycles that would be specifically crafted for the sport. Out of the first BMX models, the one produced by...
Pocket bikes are miniature motorcycles -- powered, for the most part, by oil- and gas-burning engines similar to those used in chain saws, weed whackers or other small motorized tools -- and they look just like the real thing.The snazziest models cost thousands and are made in Italy, but the ones that are selling by the container load run from $200 to $500. They come from China, among other places, and are getting snapped up by eager teenagers and, in some cases, not-so-teenagers.At Broadtek LLC, a South San Francisco firm that imports them, the cardboard cartons containing the small bikes are stacked to the ceiling of a tall warehouse and are quickly going out the door to eager customers.In Walnut...
Dig And Build Dirt Jumps And Trails (How And...
Regardless of where you live, you can find a place to ride your bmx and mountain bike. Dirt jumps, freeride drops and bridges, mountain bike trails and bmx tracks are all great places to ride. If you don't have any trails or jumps, you can build them. All you have to do is find the right spot and get to work.If you are fortunate, your city may have trails or parks developed specifically for riding. Many times the city or county can provide you with access to land if they do not. You just have to use a little tact in getting this done. If you don't have any luck this way, there is always your backyard or you may be able to find an empty lot or some woods near by. Many trails have been made on...
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...
Mountain Biking and It's Types
Mountain biking can be divided into nine different categories. Each category offers a new challenge for players. The different categories of mountain biking are:1. Cyclo crossCyclo cross is hard, fast and much more than running with your bike through mud.Cyclo-cross racing takes some of the technical skills of a mountain biker and is a cross between road and mountain biking. These riders have to go over obstacles, cross through rivers and rafts, and race on and off the course.2. BMXBMX cycles have 20 inch wheels and is the style of BMX biking. As these bikes have smaller wheels and shorter wheel bases, therefore these bikes are commonly used at skate parks or in dirt jumps. BMX bikes are good to...
Being a baby boomer, it hasn't been that long ago at least in my mind, that I was a kid and I think back to all the things that we had in the lines of recreation and fun. Boy, I remember waiting for school to get over for the year so we could get into some summer time fun.The first thing that comes to mind in the lines of early recreation was of course the bike. This for all practical purposes was really the only other form of transportation besides walking that we had as kids in order to get to where we wanted to go. Do you remember those days? Bikes back then were pretty simple with only one speed and the ole back peddle braking system. They did eventually come out with the 3 speed which was...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
What is a recreation vehicle? Do I need to insure it? The first questions to answer would be, what is a recreation vehicle and why would you choose to insure it. A recreation vehicle is one that you would normally use to fun/relaxation. For example if you normally use your car to commute but on week-end drive a motorcycle then the motorcycle is considered to be a recreation vehicle. But on the other hand you use your motorcycle to go to work on hot days then the bike is no longer considered to be a recreation vehicle. Some of the more common recreation vehicles are: * Motorcycles* Boats* Snowmobiles* Moto-cross bikes/trail bikes/Quad bikes* ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles) sometimes used for...
Before Making A Bicycle Purchase Make Sure You...
If you're a newcomer to the BMX and you are just thinking of buying your first bike then you would do well to research rather than just diving in for the first bike that looks good. BMX bike reviews are a good place to start, there are many great online websites and magazines and most of these carry reviews for new BMX bikes. Spending the necessary time on research ensures that you get a much better overview of what is available and what might be suitable for you.There are so many makes and models around at the moment and it can be very confusing if you do not know what you're looking for or even what type of bike would suit you. However, if you look through some good BMX bike reviews you'll get...
Pioneer of Women's BMX Freestyle & First...
Your Name: Miss Cory Coffey Age: 24 Hometown: Ojai, California Sponsors: DC, Specialized, ODI, and Utopia OpticsHow did you get started into riding BMX? There were some younger boys in my neighborhood that raced bmx bikes, and they encouraged me to go get one... so I did and started going to the race track with them. I raced for about 3 years and then realized that I didnt like to pedal all that much, so I started going to a local indoor skatepark and that was the beginning of my ramp riding... 7 years ago, wow!You were the first girl to do a backflip. What made you do it, how many times did it take, and whats the process behind doing it. Yes, I was the first woman in the world to ever do a...
Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-million dollar stunt riders. The names of pros were known only to the dedicated few who spent their allowances on freestyling and BMX magazines.I remember there was an older kid a few blocks over who was the hero of all the...
Safety Equipment for Easy BMX Tricks
If you have just bought a BMX bike then it is a really good idea to try to learn some easy BMX tricks, but you should really learn on a proper course. It is quite easy to hurt yourself if you do not know what you are doing so you also need to get some proper safety equipment. It is very easy if you are not an experienced rider to fall off even doing easy BMX tricks and it can be very easy to hurt yourself. The main thing that you need to buy is a proper helmet. If you injure your head it can be very dangerous and a good helmet that is actually made for BMX riding is one of the first things that you should buy. The next things that you should buy are elbow and knee protectors. They are the...
Pioneer of Women's BMX Freestyle & First...
Your Name: Miss Cory Coffey Age: 24 Hometown: Ojai, California Sponsors: DC, Specialized, ODI, and Utopia OpticsHow did you get started into riding BMX? There were some younger boys in my neighborhood that raced bmx bikes, and they encouraged me to go get one... so I did and started going to the race track with them. I raced for about 3 years and then realized that I didnt like to pedal all that much, so I started going to a local indoor skatepark and that was the beginning of my ramp riding... 7 years ago, wow!You were the first girl to do a backflip. What made you do it, how many times did it take, and whats the process behind doing it. Yes, I was the first woman in the world to ever do a...
"BMX Bikes" - What a Ride
Remember not so long ago, when a bike was simply a frame and fork assembly with two wheels and a seat. Boy, have bikes come a long way since those days. One of the latest additions is the BMX bike.These beauties evolved from the old stingray bikes of past. With a little smaller frame than other bikes, many additional features can be added for doing all kinds of different stunts. With the addition of foot pegs to the front and rear axles, one can actually stand on these and perform different maneuvers and tricks. Some of the stunts are relatively simple while others take a lot of time, practice and patience to perfect. Standing on the front pegs and spinning the rest of the bike frame around or going...