
History of BMX
Bicycle moto cross (BMX) started in the late 1960s in California, around the time that motocross became a popular sport in the USA. The motorised version of the sport was the inspiration for the human-powered competition.
A sanctioning body for BMX in the USA was created in the early 1970s. Over the following decade, the sport gradually gained in international popularity.
In April 1981, the International BMX Federation was founded. It became evident that the sport had more in common with cycling than motorcycling. This was officially recognised in 1993 when BMX was fully integrated into the International Cycling Union (UCI).
BMX at the Games
BMX is the newest Olympic Cycling discipline, making its debut at the Beijing 2008 Games.
Venue: BMX Circuit @ Olympic Park
Dates: Thursday 9 – Friday 10 August
Gold medals up for grabs: 18
Athletes: 500