Getting Started with Freestyle BMX

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Getting Started with Freestyle BMX
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• If you've always wanted to give freestyle BMX
  riding a try, there's no time like now. With
  people of all ages increasingly turning to riding
  BMX, there are tonnes of bikes and accessories to
  choose from and plenty of places that are perfect
  for testing out your skills.

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• But what's the best possible way to get started
  when you've got no idea where to begin? This post
  should help simplify your introduction to riding
  BMX. Check it out

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Choosing Your Gear

• If you're just starting out, you probably don't
  want to buy the most expensive freestyle BMX
  bikes on the market, but you also don't want to
  buy the cheapest. Set yourself up for success by
  investing in a quality bike that's not going to
  give you any grief.

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• While some people think they can get a good
  deal on a bike online, the best option is to
  visit a local BMX shop, like The Village BMX. At
  a shop like this, you can actually speak to
  people who ride and know BMX and who are well
  equipped to help you choose the right gear. Plus,
  they can ensure you're purchasing the right size
  bike.

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• Now, when it comes to BMX accessories, you're
  also going to want some expert advice. There are
  many things on the market that you just won't
  need, but a good quality helmet, shin pads and
  gloves are absolute musts. Especially the helmet.

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• You don't want to go overboard because too much
  equipment will only restrict your movement and
  make learning to ride BMX just that much more
  difficult, but you don't want to ride without the
  basics. They're going to help ensure that you
  still want to ride after your first few crashes.

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Tricks for Beginners

• If you've got everything you need, get started!
  Of course, everyone wants to try tricks, so here
  are a couple that are well suited for beginners.

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Manual

• Think of the manual as similar to popping a
  wheelie. The difference, however, is that a
  manual doesn't include pedalling, but you coast
  along while keeping the front wheel off the
  ground.

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Bunny Hop

• For this trick, the goal is to pull the front
  wheel up off the ground, then bringing the back
  end up with the pedals, while actually leveling
  out the bike when it's in the air. This trick is
  the foundation of a variety of other tricks, so
  it's a good place to start.

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• If you've got questions about riding BMX or are
  looking for advice on gear, The Village BMX is a
  great shop with highly knowledgeable staff.