![]() ![]() The course is typically flat, about 15 feet wide and has large banked corners to help riders maintain speed.Īs the 1980s progressed, BMXs popularity swelled, and riding a BMX bike became the epitome of cool among children and teenagers.Īs the 1980s wound down, BMXs popularity began to wane, but today, it shows no signs of slowing down as entire families are hopping on bikes and sharing the experience. The bicycle frames are made up of various types of steel and aluminum and the racing bike wheels vary in size from 16 to 26, with 20 being the most popular. We anticipate by the end of 2018 to have at least 11 new BMX tracks come on board. In 2000, we had under 250 facilities (across the country) and now were at 320 with more coming. Last year was no different, as David reports BMX enjoyed a 6 percent growth rate. With the American bicycle market estimated at 6.2 billion, and with approximately 17 million sales of bikes annually, its no surprise BMX has made a comeback.įrom 2013 to 2016, BMX saw a 43 percent jump in bikers, from 2,168,000 to 3,104,000. When a brand-new racer joins the sport, they race in the novice category. One, its one of the few sports in the U.S. ![]()
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