BMX bikes in Indonesia today more and more, and well-liked by the children teen because was inspired by video games, internet and television. BMX is actually stands for Bicycle Moto-X or Bicycle Moto-Cross; likely to imitate the style of the Motor Cross or the Moto-X sport that uses Motorcycles. BMX Bicycle Racing performed on a circuit or track designed and made specifically for it. BMX Bicycle Racing Circuit is made by imititate the Moto-Cross circuit, but with a smaller size and adjusted to the maneuverability of a BMX bike. The influence of video games or television shows are so strong against Indonesia teenage life in this sport of BMX Racing. And finally a government agency in the area near where I live have decided to make a Circuit or Track for BMX Racing that use for the surrounding community, it is also related that on the government agency there are several ex-patriate families.

BMX riders will perform to start the race at the start place that has been designed and made to resemble a straight road with a sharp derivative (about 60 degrees) and a length of about 30 meters. The start pkace is made with concrete walls and steel barriers fitted the start line for the racers barrier. By using techniques like this then the drivers will earn an adequate start speeds without having to spend extra effort. The the riders will be faced with bumpy track and jumping. In some corners are equipped with concrete walls that have a radius so that the drivers can turn without reducing speed, even if it would be advantageous to add the speed. Champion will be determined based on speed and the fastest to the finish line, without regard to other things, like falling during racing.

BMX bike used in BMX Racing must meet the requirements, especially for safety, such as the frame must be strong enough. some BMX bike use frames made of aluminum alloy, glass fiber, carbon composite, or titanium alloy. Likewise, other parts of the bicycle must be sufficiently strong and properly installed, for example on the pedals frequently occur off an broke. Bicycle chain and sprockets must be installed properly, because if it off during the race will miss significant time. A BMX bike is equipped with gearshift system at a particular event are not allowed to follow the race. There are special class for type like that. And also bicycle braking system must be examined properly because of the risk of accidents. Damage the brake system and broken bike frames often occurs, and this is very frustrating for some racers.

In the race of BMX Bicycle, Safety elements have received considerable attention because the sport is great potential to accidents. This type of accident is a collision that may happen fellow racer, crashed at high speed, crashed while doing jumping, hitting the wall or the circuit that made of concrete. The risk of such accidents can cause injury to the head, a broken leg or arm, bruises or wounds, etc. BMX Bicycle riders are recommended to use safety equipment; Such as: helmets, gaiters and knee, hand protectors, gloves, body protectors, etc. The next step is to do a lot of exercises involving elements of safety: for example; way maneuvering to avoid an accident, do training for more save jumping, bend, etc.

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