"Describes extreme stunts and tricks performed by professional freestyle BMX riders"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes extreme stunts and tricks performed by professional freestyle motocross riders"--Provided by publisher.

A step-by-step guide to BMX flatland tricks.

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Examines the extreme sport of freestyle BMX, looking at its history, equipment, tricks, and star riders.

The skill, balance, and precision needed to execute tricks on a BMX bike are astounding. Students will learn about the history of BMX freestyle, the equipment needed to participate, and the tricks riders do to win competitions.

Did you know that the top motocross best trick riders can fly off jumps without holding on to their bikes? At the X Games best trick competition, you might see stunts like no-handers, can cans, and no-footers. Some pro best trick riders can even pull off a double backflip!Enter the Extreme Summer Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to motocross best trick. You'll learn:• Who did the first backflip on a motorcycle.• How pros stay safe by practicing tricks into pits of foam.• What some of the awesome tricks you might see at a best trick event are.• Where you can watch the top best trick riders face off.Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

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.

An exciting new series of high interest books that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers contains action-packed photographs and stories of the hottest racing vehicles and races for kids.

Presents instructions on preforming bike tricks, from front hops and bunny hops to spinning the handle bars and drop-ins.