BMX champion
By: by James Nixon
Series: How to be a champion
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781445136172; 9781445136196
Subjects: Stunt cycling; Juvenile literature; Bicycle motocross
Description: This series is all about the exhilarating world of extreme sports and what it takes to become a top professional. Each title lists the essential equipment you need and examines the basic skills, before going on to look at the more demanding tricks and stunts. There are also profiles of some of the greatest names in the sport, the biggest competitions in the world and the most fearsome locations that these daring competitors come up against. BMX Champion opens up the world of BMX biking, both racing and freestyle. Techniques, facts, stats and competitor profiles grab young readers' attention and ensure a thrilling read from cover to cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: BMX racing and freestyle; title: Know your bike; title: Gear guide; title: Racing skills; title: Hazards; title: On track; title: The day of the race; title: Life as a pro: Shanaze Reade; title: Freestyle for beginners; title: At the skate park; title: Flatland tricks; title: Big air; title: The X Games.