Author: Tony Donaldson Publisher: ISBN: 9781610605922 Category : BMX bikes Languages : en Pages : 132
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Since emerging in the late 1960s, BMX has diversified into four disciplines: vert (ramp riding and dirt jumps), street, freestyle (flatland), and, of course, the sport that started it all and gave the bikes their name-bicycle motocross, or racing.BMX Trix & Techniques for the Park & Street schools old dogs and newbies alike with all the techniques they need to partake in the gnarliest tricks seen on skateparks, parking lots, sidewalks, and library steps across the country. Step-by-step photo sequences with Mike Day, Kyle Huber, Todd Anderson, and other top riders are accompanied by concise captions that break down and illustrate the techniques featured. Riders will learn tricks and moves designed for everyone from beginners to experienced riders.About the AuthorBMX Track and BMX Park & Street are written and photographed by veteran rider and photographer Tony Donaldson, whose photography (www.tdphoto.com) has appeared in the likes of ESPN the Magazine and Sports Illustrated for Kids, and in print advertisements for several top shoe, clothing, and bicycle companies. An avid mountain biker, BMXer, and skateboarder, Donaldson also works in the realm of digital video and is the co-author of MBI's The World of BMX. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Author: Tony Donaldson Publisher: Motorbooks ISBN: 9780760319635 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 128
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Since emerging in the late 1960s and early 1970s, BMX has diversified into four disciplines: vert (ramp riding and dirt jumps), street, freestyle (or flatland), and, of course, the sport that started it all and gave the bikes their name--bicycle motocross, or racing. These new action sport titles school old dogs and newbies alike with all the techniques they need to know if they're gonna throw down week after week at their local tracks or partake in the gnarliest tricks and techniques currently on display at skateparks, parking lots, sidewalks, and library steps across the country. Step-by-step photo sequences in each book are accompanied by concise captions that break down and illustrate the techniques featured. Racers learn the fundamentals of getting out of the gate; negotiating bumps, berms, and jumps; and passing. They also recieve advice on tweaking bikes for optimum performance and keeping their bodies in top shape for race day. Street riders learn tricks and moves designed for everyone from beginners to experienced riders, while tech tips impart mechanical wisdom on the best setups for vert, street, and flatland.
Author: Dave Glowacz Publisher: Wordspace Press ISBN: 0965172821 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 142
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Offers advice on choosing and maintaining a bicycle, avoiding bicycle theft, negotiating traffic, handling trouble, dealing with bad weather, and packing work clothes.
Author: Jessica Cohn Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1433988259 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
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Bicycles are a great way to get from place to place, but BMX riders are all about style. Readers will discover the high-flying world of BMX through exciting text. The history of the sport is on full display, along with its most exciting riders. Full-color photographs show the gravity-defying feats of BMX while educating readers on the science the sport. Interactive challenges, to encourage the exercise of both body and mind, are also provided.
Author: Patrick G. Cain Publisher: Lerner Publications ™ ISBN: 1512451584 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 35
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Did you know that BMX street riders do awesome tricks using objects you might see in a city park? These daring athletes slide down handrails with their grinds. They bunny hop up curbs and onto benches. They twist their bikes all the way around in 360° spins.
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