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BMX

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BMX Racing has been an Olympic event since 2008, and BMX Freestyle since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Racing takes place on a short track, with fast acceleration and obstacles to clear. Freestyle involves acrobatics on ramps and courses.

Benefits
  • Balance
  • Reflexes
  • Explosive power
  • Courage
  • Coordination
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsCoreArmsShoulders

Supporting Muscles

BackGlutes

Fitness Components

speedbalancecoordinationstrength
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Short
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Small BMX, speed drills on a flat track

10

Up to age 10

Training on a track with obstacles

13

Up to age 13

Competition categories

A Family Sports Background Helps
Cycling: Balance and bike handling are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 11+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,500

Equipment
BMX bike₺1,500–6,000
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Full-face helmet₺500–2,000
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Protective set (knees, elbows)₺300–800
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Bisiklet Federasyonu

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BMX Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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First Grind and Bunny Hop on a BMX

A beginner's guide showing how to do the basic moves on a BMX bike

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How to Jump on a Bike: The Bunny Hop

A Turkish video explaining the bunny hop on BMX and other bikes

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