BMX Protective Gear

With the advent of BMX as an Olympic event, you know there's going to be a bunch of people wanting to jump right into it. Just as sure as we'll have a ton of junior Michael Phelpses wanting to get into swimming, so too will there be kids all over the place wanting to become BMX heroes like Mike Day.

But before you or your kids just get on the bike and start jumping, you'll want to make sure you're doing it right so that you stay safe. Check out our primer on the necessary BMX protective gear, and learn the basics of protecting yourself so you can keep the fun in your new sport.

Article: The basics of BMX Protective Gear

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