| Starting a career in BMX bike racing can be a really | | | | elbow pads. |
| fun way to make a living. The costs involved are | | | | Now that you have your bike with all the necessary |
| rather low, with some effort and dedication you could | | | | safety gear, the time has come to find a training |
| be on your way in a few days time. Your first step | | | | course. To find the dirt track nearest you, you could |
| would necessarily be to join the BMX Bikers | | | | ask the local BMX bike dealer, or go online at Examine |
| association. Going pro means you need to register with | | | | your budget, and check whether you will go about |
| the regulatory body of the sport in order to make it | | | | practicing on your own, or if you will engage riding |
| legal. You would also need to look into the American | | | | lessons. Remember there are fees involved for the |
| Bicycle Association (ABA) and the National Bicycle | | | | use of the track, and certain times of the day are |
| League (NBL). The costs to be a member are | | | | cheaper than others, so you might want to check that |
| approximately $45, which include a few bonuses like | | | | as well. |
| special discounts on items and tickets. | | | | It is definitely a good idea to have a few hours of |
| Your next step would be to select the appropriate | | | | practice before you decide to enter your first race. |
| BMX bike for your endeavor. There are several | | | | Practice makes way for experience (falling down), and |
| models available, made for racing. Consider whether | | | | will make you more comfortable when the time comes |
| you will get a "class" type bike, with a twenty inch | | | | to face opponents. Attend a few events and watch |
| wheel, or a "cruiser", which features a twenty four inch | | | | how the professionals are doing it, notice their |
| wheel. Explore your options and don't be afraid to ask | | | | technique and unique styles. Ask around for best |
| at the store for what you need. You will end up paying | | | | practices in bike riding, in order to develop a style of |
| no less than two hundred dollars for a decent bike. | | | | your own. Make a few friends in pursuit of the same |
| Once you have purchased your bike, it is imperative | | | | objectives as you are, they may provide useful |
| that you acquire the necessary safety equipment. | | | | information. Race with your friends locally, and start |
| Among the items in your list, you should include a | | | | with minor obstacles to work on your stunt |
| helmet with chin straps, a shirt, pants (jeans will do), | | | | performance. |
| gloves, and cushions for the safety bar, knee and | | | | |