| Those attracted to freestyle BMX are often in awe | | | | are many online instructional videos and DVDs to help |
| of the dazzling displays of tricks and stunts by | | | | put new riders through their paces. It is usually |
| professional riders. Yet, it is quite astonishing what | | | | advisable to look at gaining confidence and balance |
| can be achieved early on in BMX riding. The main | | | | with a few basic flatland tricks such as the bunny |
| requirement for freestyle BMX is an appropriate BMX | | | | hop (lifting both wheels of the ground at once); the |
| bike. This does not necessarily mean spending a lot | | | | wheelie (moving forward with the front of the bike |
| of money as there are certainly some very | | | | of the ground); and the 180 (quickly turning round on |
| commendable cheap BMX bikes on the market. | | | | oneself so that both bike and rider are facing in the |
| What it does mean however, is that a rider should | | | | opposite direction). |
| first seek the advice of a reputable BMX shop. The | | | | Provided steady, careful practice is employed in an |
| most convenient shops will be those based online. | | | | appropriate setting, and full protective gear is worn, |
| Staff at a good BMX shop will be able to advise on | | | | including helmet and pads, new riders will soon find |
| the best brands, the most suitable models, and the | | | | themselves having fun performing basic tricks and |
| correct size of bike for an individual rider. What is of | | | | learning new ones. At bmx.co.uk we not only provide |
| paramount importance is that a bike used for | | | | great value, quality BMX bikes for beginners, but each |
| freestyle riding should be sufficiently strong and | | | | purchase is accompanied by a free DVD featuring |
| durable in order to withstand the significant stresses | | | | instructions on performing some of the best-known |
| and unforgiving punishment of freestyle riding. | | | | tricks. |
| Once a freestyle BMX bike has been chosen, there | | | | |