Freestyle BMX

Just like BMX racing was derived from motocross, freestyle BMX was derived from skateboarding. BMX riders began riding in skateboarding parks and started to mimic the tricks that skaters were doing on their boards. It is considered a creative way of using a BMX bike that was originally designed for BMX racing for one of the several disciplines of freestyle. The disciplines that are included in freestyle BMX are street, park, vert and flatland.
Vert
A vert is made using two half pipes that face each other and they are usually about 10-15 feet in height. The ramps each have a vertical extension to their transition which is why the event is called vert. When a rider is doing vert they drop into the ramp and perform tricks in the air landing on the same side of the ramp they started on. Many riders also use the lip on the ramp to perform certain tricks. The vert is considered the most extreme of the freestyle events and typically riders consider the vert the most dangerous.

Park
BMX park event is exactly like skateboard park, but with bikes. During park riders navigate the obstacles that are set up in the park and they use them to perform tricks and demonstrate their riding skills. Some of the common obstacles would include, quarter pipes, spines, flat banks, wall rides, verts walls, mini ramps, hips, box jumps, pyramids, camel humps, launches and roll-ins.

Flatland
Flatland freestyle BMX is performed on a smooth, flat surface with no rugged or uneven terrain. Usually the events take place on asphalt or concrete. During flatland riders perform tricks that demonstrate balance and spinning, by using the bike and body to hold different positions. Flatland riders are very dedicated to their craft and they usually focus solely on this event, riders in other events usually take part in more than one event.

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