| BMX racing is for the young and young at
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| | National Bicycle League (NBL) or American
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| heart. It is a fun sport catering to
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| | Bicycle Association (ABA) through their
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| mainly the younger generation. Kids
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| | websites. These bodies sanction most of
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| generally use 20" bikes for BMX racing
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| | the BMX racing circuits. They also
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| and kids under 6 may be using 12" bikes
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| | provide consultancy and medical insurance
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| also. The bike used should be suitable to
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| | (on membership) to guard you against any
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| the race track. Bikes having 24 or 26"
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| | accidents during the races.
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| wheels can also be used. Many tracks
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| | A parent or guardian must always
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| allow and disallow certain sizes and
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| | accompany the rider, in order to give
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| types of bikes.
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| | permission for the child to participate
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| Irrespective of size and class, all bikes
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| | in the race. Proof of age is required in
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| should have certain features to prevent
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| | the form of a birth certificate. All
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| accidents and injures. All bikes should
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| | tracks issue racing licenses on an annual
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| be stripped of any reflectors, kickstands
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| | basis, costing between $15 and $40. Entry
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| and chain guards. The bike should be
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| | fee is charged for individual races
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| padded on the top tube, crossbar and
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| | varying between $5 and $10.
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| stem. At least one brake in working
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| | Always take a walk around the track,
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| condition is mandatory. An identification
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| | especially if the track is new to you.
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| number plate is necessary on the race
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| | Remember the jumps. Take a practice ride
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| track.
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| | along with the others. Go slow and make
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| Care while racing
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| | sure you are in your comfort zone.
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| Protect your head - use a helmet. Use the
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| | Races are normally segregated into age
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| track rules to select a suitable helmet.
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| | groups. The race itself may have 3 to 4
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| Protect your body - use protective
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| | rounds, don't get worried, if you win you
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| clothing and cover the body as much fully
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| | will get to keep the trophy and if you
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| as you can. Use sturdy and comfortable
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| | don't, you will still end up having fun.
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| shoes. Use gloves for better grip.
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| | BMX racing is a fun sport as said
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| Keep biking tools and sir pump handy.
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| | earlier, so there is no reason to get
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| Ready to race
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| | bogged down, try the next time.
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| 1. Finding a race track is easy - ask the
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