How Well You Know BMX? Trivia Quiz!

A Tailwhip is a trick in BMX where the rider spins the frame of the bike in a 360-degree rotation. This involves the rider kicking the back end of the bike while simultaneously jumping and spinning the frame around. This trick is highly recognizable and requires a lot of skill and coordination to execute properly. Spinning the handlebars in a 360-degree rotation is not the correct answer as it does not accurately describe the action involved in a Tailwhip.

A manual is similar to a wheelie because both involve balancing on the rear wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle while keeping the front wheel off the ground. In a manual, the rider maintains this balance and controls the bike's movement using body positioning and subtle adjustments. Similarly, in a wheelie, the rider lifts the front wheel off the ground and maintains balance using similar techniques. Both maneuvers require skill and control to execute properly.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that Haro, MirraCo, and Hoffman Bikes are all bicycle brands that are named after people. Haro is named after Bob Haro, a former freestyle BMX rider. MirraCo is named after Dave Mirra, a professional BMX rider. Hoffman Bikes is named after Mat Hoffman, another professional BMX rider. Therefore, the statement that they are all named after people is true.

BMX stands for Bicycle Motor Cross. It is a type of off-road bicycle racing that originated in the 1960s. The sport involves racing on a dirt track with various obstacles and jumps. The term "Motor Cross" refers to the cross-country nature of the sport, while "Bicycle" indicates that it is specifically done using bicycles. Therefore, the correct answer is Bicycle Motor Cross.

Aaron Ross is the correct answer because he is a professional rider who is signed to Sunday and Odyssey, and he is known for his colorful bikes.

BMX originated from children racing their 20" bikes off road. This refers to the early days of BMX when kids started modifying their bikes to race on dirt tracks and perform tricks. These races and the subsequent development of BMX as a sport paved the way for the growth and popularity of BMX riding worldwide.

The statement that BMX was created in the early 1950s is false. BMX, which stands for Bicycle Motocross, was actually created in the late 1960s. It originated in Southern California as an offshoot of motocross racing, with teenagers modifying their bicycles to mimic the motocross motorcycles. The sport gained popularity in the 1970s and eventually became an Olympic sport in 2008.

The statement "Both Sunday and Mutiny are located in Louisiana" is false. It implies that both Sunday and Mutiny are in Louisiana, but this is not true.

Sunday Bikes was not founded by Eric Lichtenberger.

The correct answer is Odyssey. Odyssey is the main organizer of the Texas Toast Jam.

Ryan Nyquist won the 2012 Dew Tour San Francisco Dirt Jumping title.

Chad Kerley won the Vital BMX Rider of the Year Award.

The statement implies that it is not possible to fully sandwich an Odyssey MDS sprocket. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the statement is incorrect. Therefore, it is possible to fully sandwich an Odyssey MDS sprocket.

Drew Bezanson was the only BMX rider featured in Red Bull's 2012 video "The Athlete Machine".

Kink Bikes is located in New York.

Steve McCann attempted a double frontflip during the first round of the MegaRamp finals at the 2012 Summer X-Games but did not land the trick.

In the Fit video "Mexico to Arizona," the first trick performed was not a Smith Grind.

The Toboggan trick was invented in Oregon.

The gearing ratio on Tom Dugan's bike is 30/10. This means that for every 30 rotations of the pedals, the rear wheel will rotate 10 times. A higher gearing ratio indicates a higher gear, which means the bike will travel faster but require more effort to pedal. In this case, Tom Dugan's bike has a relatively high gearing ratio of 30/10, suggesting that it is designed for faster speeds and may be more suitable for experienced riders or those looking for a more challenging ride.