Step by step · 6 guides

BMX: from first ride to coach

Start at a club taster or track session, then follow the racing, freestyle or coaching track. Every step is here in order, with the UK bodies that run each one.

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Governing body

Competitions

Start here

  1. Step 1: How to start BMX in the UKTry BMX at a club taster with a hired bike, pick race or freestyle, then join British Cycling.Read the guide →

Racing track

  1. Step 2: BMX race licences in the UK: provisional and fullBMX race licences in the UK: provisional and full.Read the guide →
  2. Step 3: BMX racing in the UK: motos, leagues and the National SeriesBMX racing in the UK: motos, leagues and the National Series.Read the guide →

Freestyle track

  1. Step 4: BMX freestyle in the UK: park, street and flatlandBMX freestyle in the UK: park, street and flatland.Read the guide →

Coaching track

Start with Introduction to Coaching (BMX Race or Freestyle), then Coaching in Context.

  1. Step 5: Coaching BMX with British Cycling: Activity Coach to Coach AwardCoaching BMX with British Cycling: Activity Coach to Coach Award.Read the guide →

For everyone

  1. Step 6: BMX costs, kit, safety and who's in charge in the UKBMX costs, kit, safety and who's in charge in the UK.Read the guide →

Ready to start? The club map lists some of the UK clubs for this sport, or use the enquiry form to have a coach found for you.