Cyclesport Victoria

Bicycle Motocross or BMX is also a highly popular form of riding in Victoria.  Essentially BMX racing involves racing on a dirt circuit consisting of a series of jumps.  The circuit is completed in a short period of time e.g. 40 seconds, with the average length of a circuit being only 300 to 400 metres.   Most BMX clubs run club meetings ‘all year round’ on Friday nights or Saturday afternoons, weekly, fortnightly or monthly.  State level ‘Open’ races are held mostly on weekends and only during the fair weather months.

BMX racing is very popular with juniors, with age categories starting from 3 years of age.  The races are short and fast, requiring good bike handling skills and explosive acceleration.

BMX was introduced to the Olympic program in 2004 as a demonstration sport and then officially in 2008, and has seen strong growth in its popularity.