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.

For anyone, riding a bike can be a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. But some riders want a thrilling, pulse-pumping ride, whether it's through the woods and over the rocks on a mountain bike or navigating track-based obstacles in bicycle motocross, or BMX. This book captures the excitement and rush of extreme biking, from its California origins to today's X Games and Olympics. Readers will explore some of the biggest names in extreme biking and learn about exciting and challenging races. They will also learn about the bikes, gear, styles, stunts, and lingo associated with this speedy sport.

Extreme sports have become some of the most popular sports among young people and they have begun to create their own superstars. Dave Mirra is one such star. This biography gives readers an intimate look at the master of BMX's rise to fame.

Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. The more times you practice your gates, peddling intervals, and turns, the better racer you will be. Polishing all of these skills will help you climb to the top of the race series. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer in this beginner book.

Provides descriptions and photographs of a variety of extreme sports, and features profiles of some of the star athletes of skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, and motocross.

Describes the thrilling sport of BMX racing and its riders and includes information on equipment, technique, and races.

An introduction to BMX cycling's history, equipment, techniques, terms, styles, and stars.

Daredevil fifteen-year-olds and best friends Jake and Peter discover a maze of old mining tunnels where they face unexpected dangers.

From BMX to rock climbing, you'll learn about the most dangerous and amazing extreme sports in the world. Take a look at the best and most talented extreme sports stars and discover why they go to such extraordinary lengths for the thrills and chills.

Eager readers will learn the skills, safety knowledge and equipment necessary for this heart-racing sport. This book is a hi-lo reader intended to encourage reluctant readers. Lexile 770.