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The Track Race | BMX
The BMX Track race is a popular hybrid of the different styles of cycling races. Like track cycling events, the courses are man made, and both are racing events. But the Track Race is an event that takes place over a dirt surface, while track cycling events are run over wooden tracks. While track cycling stadiums resemble the proportions of a track & field track, BMX Track Race courses are much more organic and natural, with bump, humps, twists, and turns. The Track Race is usually a pretty short event, taking no longer than 50 seconds. These BMX races are popular because they are matches over unique courses, and the riders are close enough together that they often battle up close for the entire race. Unlike other BMX events that are scored in points by judges, the Track Race is a timed event where the first person to complete the course wins the race.
The Track Race track is usually from 300-500 meters long and littered with all sorts of bumps and moguls. Each game hosts a maximum of 8 players. There are a few rounds to this competition, including qualification heats and the final round. The riders with the 8 fastest finishes compete in the final round. There are several categories of track race events, depending on the age and experience level of the rider. There is a challenge category for boys and girls aged 5 to 16. There is a Junior category for racers aged 17 to 18. And there is an Elite Category for cyclists 19 years of age and over.
The race usually takes 30 to 50 seconds. When the riders hear the start signal, there is a furious spinning of tires to come out to an early lead. The racer who reaches the first curve in first place has a distinctive advantage for the rest of the race. The lead racer can take as direct path as he can down the course, as he will not have to expend a large amount of energy on the sides of the track, trying to pull around the leader. A highly conditioned rider never stops pedaling and tries to stay on the ground as much as possible when they go over obstacles so they do not lose speed. Some key components of the Track Race course include a sloped start, banked curves, a staircase, tabletop, double bumps, and the finish line. The Track Race event is scored on speed while Street BMX events are scored on style points and the degree of difficulty of the stunts.
Street BMX events resemble the activities of players performing tricks in urban environments, while the track race is an extension of bicycle stunts that were performed on bike trails created specifically for acrobatic performances. Think back to the bike trailer you rode on in the woods, with its various ramps and jumps. Another popular sport that originated in the woods is woods ball, a version of paintball. Woods ball games are fun because it allows players to dress up on camouflage gear and run through the woods, shooting at opponents. Many of these games reflect what is really fun about sports, including high levels of competition, respect among players, and team play. Other popular cycling events include mountain biking and the BMX Half Pipe.
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