Short for “bicycle motocross,” BMX originated in California in the 1970s. It combines off-road racing, trick riding and ramp jumping. The acronym refers to both the sport itself and the bicycles ...

Even if you're not knee-deep in the extreme sports world, odds are you've heard of BMX at some point. Perhaps you've even seen BMX events on television or depicted in movies, with skilled bike riders ...

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