HISTORY OF BMX
BMX: The Beginning
Bicycle motocross (BMX) started in the late 1960s in California, around the time that motocross became a popular sport in the USA. The motorised version of the sport was the inspiration for the human-powered competition. It is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia.
BMX racing offered exciting action at a low cost and the infant sport became an instant hit, especially in California. This led to the foundation of a sanctioning body for BMX in the USA in the early 1970s. Over the following decade, the sport gradually gained international popularity.
BMX: An International Sport
In April 1981, the International BMX Federation was founded. BMX rapidly developed a unique sporting identity and it became evident that the sport had more in common with cycling than motorcycling. This was officially recognised in 1993 when BMX was fully integrated into the International Cycling Union (UCI).
BMX: The Olympics
BMX was introduced at the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing in 2008 and was in London in 2012. BMX is one of the fastest and youngest cycling disciplines. The principles for BMX are simple: eight riders compete on a track filled with jumps, tight bends and obstacles.
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