When it comes to India, No one knows about the term BMX, and I would like to take an initiative to let you know the whole big picture behind it.
Personally I love Riding BMX, Its the only thing I enjoy doing the most and would love to share my opinion on it. Some people think its dreadful, injurious and difficult to learn. when actually it's quite the opposite.
First things first, I know its a small bike and not a lot of people are comfortable riding it. But once you hop on it and start exploring it with friends, it gives you a whole different perspective of riding bicycles and in your day to day life.
( 20'' Bicycles made purely for freestyle purpose with high quality material for high strength)
( Sanjay Rajpurohit with wallride on a ledge)
Bicycle Motocross
Okay, lets get to the point. So, it actually started in 1970s in the state of California, USA with bunch of kids just racing in dirt. Slowly started jumping on them ramps in Races followed by making huge Dirt Jumps, and taking it to the Skate parks there after on Streets over the years.
The whole Idea of riding BMX in dirt and freestyle came from Motocross then BMX took it to another level by building Trail Jumps, doing airs on Quarters concluding this to Extreme Lifestyle. Hence, the Name BMX (Bicycle Motocross)
( Huge drop into Bank in Pushkar by Roberto Galiana )
What all one should know.
Okay, Now you know how it was started and what does it mean. So, lets gain some knowledge of how its going here in our country and what all one should know before perceiving the culture of BMX.
Now, BMX here in India is at a place where riders only making content on social media which is beneficial for themselves instead they should take responsibility to aware people about BMXing in its true form.
Sometimes it gets hard for people to understand the real scene via these influencers. And upcoming generation will never be core BMXers by watching these content.
So, don't get confused. BMX is not what you see on socials. It's very much straight forward.
( Wallride by Dhroov Rajpal )
Riding bikes, Filming and hanging out with friends
Do what you like , Ride your bike, Express yourself through riding, Get things done the right way.
Sometimes, things would not be in your favour. But, no need to stress out. Things will come to you eventually just have to keep pushing yourself.
For a lot of people it can be a gateway to come out, be independent and express themselves and for some it could just be a crazy lifestyle of riding bikes, filming and hanging out with friends.
( Dhroov Rajpal Chilling )
It's always on you, what to do and what not.
So, from my personal perspective there are few riders out there just restricting themselves with social media trends which will not last long and won't get them anywhere.
I'd say not to get Influenced by these people. but, in the end its always on you, what to do what not to.
( Table Top transfer from quarter to bank by Dhroov Rajpal at the Skatepark)
So, go out call friends and get riding.
That is BMX.
Thank you
Written by Sanjay Rajpurohit