PUSH: After 40 years of existence, the sport of BMX Racing has been responsible for giving many top athletes and sports heroes their start. In our BMX history, there are Nascar and Indy car racers (Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, to name just two), motocross superstars (such as Jeremy Mcgrath and Travis Pastrana, for instance), as well as NFL players (newly drafted Buffalo Bill’s Tank Carder) and even rock stars - like famous guitarist with a top hat named Slash. They all got their first taste of competition, winning and success by racing BMX. And while we can’t give BMX full credit for where they went later on in life - you can’t deny that what they learned on the track as a little 3, 4 or 5 year old racer hasn’t helped kickstart their career choice later in life. We can only imagine where today’s Strider racers will be in 20 years.
HONDA, YAMAHA & NITRO CIRCUS STRIDERS
If your toddler can walk, the next step is striding; cruising over dirt, grass, and pavement with ease aboard a customized Strider balance bike. The official Honda, Nitro Circus and Yamaha graphics are just three of the latest licensed Strider bikes, than can be seen competing on the USA BMX/BMX Canada national circuit. Designed to be steady, stable, and safe, Strider bikes are perfect for children aged 18 months to five years. Weighing in at just 6.9 pounds, they are easy to control, and features an adjustable seat and handlebars to accommodate a growing child. Most importantly, the Strider bike teaches your child balance, coordination, and develops a glittering confidence not seen with tricycles or training wheel bikes.
2012 USA BMX STRIDER BIKE NATIONAL SERIES
Just a few years ago, it was pretty cool to see an occasional 3 or 4 year old race BMX. But with Strider balance bikes, 2, 3 or 4 are taking on the half-track! THE ANATOMY OF A HOLESHOT: Let’s study this sequence closely and examine the young intensity of a full rack of Strider kids. Check out the killer holeshot of the GoPro kid in the orange - with #229 getting a good push on the outside.
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with the tough tabletop-to-roller section. Although a short course, the racing was tight, all the way to the blue finishing stripe. The biggest standout in Oldsmar was “The Princess” --Lilani Pringle. Her pointy Princess hat strapped to her helmet, and matching pink Strider bike, made her an instant crowd favorite. Even Coy Gibbs’ 3 year old, Jett, got in on the Strider action and kept up the Gibb family tradition of winning. Starting in 2012, USA BMX Thus, once again, the teamed up with STRIDER bal- USA BMX/BMX Canada ance bikes to add a class of Strider World Cup push“Push” bikes to the program. es on around the country. Is your lil’ tyke ready for OKLAHOMA: The Sooner nationals it when we roll in to your saw a great turnout of Strider town?! tykes; with kids coming from as far away as Nebraska and Arkansas. And we saw the year’s first major upset, as Reno’s lil’ dominator--Jakob Krenek, got beat by Cooper Williams. Cowtown BMX brought out all of their tiny rippers, and scored wins with the soon-to-be-famous, flying Prichard Brothers - Jacob and Peyton. FLORIDA: With a challenging track in Oldsmar, the Strider track consisted of the old-school “S” turn, and began PULL Magazine Special Edition
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