| BMX racing involves off road bicycle competitions and | | | | Association and National bicycle League. There are |
| are usually very thrilling. The kind of bikes used here | | | | usually some rules that govern these competitions. |
| are strong and lightweight. These bicycles are built in | | | | Some of the common age groups that participate in |
| such a way that they are able to handle well the | | | | these competitions are; children of ages 9- 10, and |
| heavy landings resulting from the tricks and jumps | | | | professionals of ages 18 -21. This category is further |
| performed by riders in these kind of competitions. | | | | divided into the men and women professionals. |
| BMX racing can be an individual sport or be organized | | | | These kind of races give a thrilling experience to both |
| by a team. They are generally organized for business | | | | the rider and the spectators. This is made possible by |
| exposure. Various companies may sponsor these | | | | the the tracks which are twisted with dirt heaps. The |
| competitions for their advertisements. They can be | | | | competitions is even made more challenging by the |
| conducted for country championships along with | | | | tracks that are banked and kept with flat corners. |
| business exposure. Various skills such as bike handling | | | | This resistance is added to the tracks so as to |
| and quickness of the riders are brought to test in | | | | increase exhilaration and fun. Various styles of take |
| these competitions. | | | | offs and landings of the jumps also increase the |
| BMX racing is usually are facilitated by international | | | | excitement in the races. |
| sanctioning bodies such as UCI, American Bicycle | | | | |