| Some people of the older generation can still | | | | clubs will provide riders with everything they |
| remember bikes as they where twenty years | | | | require for a thrilling biking experience. Everything |
| ago. A shaky frame with long extended steering | | | | from helmets, knee and elbow pads, and even a |
| handles and maybe a few color strings on the | | | | bike is up for rent for a fee. But the most |
| side. The bikes where shiny and delicate, more of | | | | enticing attraction offered at these clubs are the |
| showroom object used to go around the | | | | indoor and outdoor ramps. Indoor ramps are |
| neighborhood block a couple times. Nowadays, as | | | | primarily meant for stunts. Because of the |
| a result of new technology and years of | | | | confined space, they tend to be shorter and |
| research, mankind has come up with the BMX | | | | more complex, with complicated turns and fly-off |
| bike for kids of today. A long way from what | | | | ramps. Outdoor ramps are more of a dirt path, |
| where the modern bikes of the eighties, BMX | | | | where riders can put their metal to the pedal and |
| bikes incorporate a number of features that go | | | | kick up some speed. Bikers are more likely to |
| more in pace with the lifestyle of today's | | | | engage in BMX games in these trails, because of |
| generation. | | | | the open spaces and smoother surface. |
| Standing on the shoulders of earlier bikes, the | | | | Speaking of BMX games, we should mention the |
| BMX model is an evolved product from earlier | | | | infamous X-Games, where BMX enthusiasts |
| models. Integrating a smaller and lightweight | | | | around the globe can see their favorite |
| frame, shorter steering handle and improved | | | | professional bikers perform unbelievable stunts. |
| running mechanics, the bike allows for faster | | | | The X-Games competition is quite popular these |
| speeds and maneuverability. The addition of pegs | | | | days. They are easy to spot just by switching |
| on side are intended to assist the rider with daring | | | | some of the sport channels. Fans should keep in |
| stunts. The light chassis is also meant for similar | | | | mind that the bikers in these games are |
| acts of acrobatics, since the design is meant to | | | | professionals, who have fallen many times before |
| allow an experienced rider to take off in mid air, | | | | perfecting any of their moves. |
| with the bike. With pegs added to the side of the | | | | You can also join the millions of people enjoying |
| wheels, riders can perform even more stunts, like | | | | bmx bikes. Just remember to play safe wearing |
| turning their bike around completely, or in mid air. | | | | all your safety equipment, and ride your bike in |
| A BMX bike can easily stand in one wheel, jump, | | | | easy to follow trails until you feel comfortable |
| flip or turn around 360 degrees in a matter of | | | | taking it up a notch. Remember experienced |
| seconds. | | | | riders that do all the great stunts, also fell off |
| The following for these bicycles is on the rise; to | | | | their bike many times before putting their act |
| the extent that fans can now find clubs they can | | | | together. |
| join and practice their riding skills. Joining these | | | | |