BMX makes its Olympic debut

Four U.S. riders — three men, one woman — will compete in the BMX motocross cycling events Aug. 20-21 at the Laoshan venue in Beijing. Riders will reach speeds of 40 mph and heights of 12 to 15 feet above the big ramps. Runs last about 35 seconds.

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Comments

[steve]

this is a LONG way from the days of Teen Center in the Valley...amazing the progress of the sport

[google]

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see the 3d map