Did you know that top motocross freestyle pros race around a course doing as many awesome moves as they can before time's up? Some perform an amazing trick called a cliffhanger, where they touch their toes to their bikes' handlebars while airborne.

"This is the story of the beginning of what has become America's #1 dirt sport, when motocross was ''imported'' into America, first as the ''Inter-Am'' series in 1968-'69, then as the ''Trans-Am'' series in 1970. During this era, freelance writer and photographer Robert Schleicher traveled to what would become the most famous tracks in America to cover the new-to-America Motocross races. Usually with only a snow fence separating him from the competitors,...

For anyone, riding a bike can be a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. But some riders want a thrilling, pulse-pumping ride, whether it's through the woods and over the rocks on a mountain bike or navigating track-based obstacles in bicycle motocross, or BMX. This book captures the excitement and rush of extreme biking, from its California origins to today's X Games and Olympics. Readers will explore some of the biggest names in extreme...

The high-adrenaline thrill of freestyle BMX is creating a stir on the extreme sports scene. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Real-Life Story Biking pro Mitch Green tells us about his BMX journey. Five-Minute Interview On the Radar expert Jonathan Nolte gives us the inside track on freestyle BMX. Record Breakers Check out the highest, longest, and most amazing BMX stunts ever pulled!

"Flip into Freestyle Motocross. Young learners will dive into the exciting world of Freestyle tricks while discovering more about safety gear, competitions, and more"--

"Motocross racers zoom around tight turns, through wet mud, and up steep hills during races. Learn about their gear, what it takes to win a race, and the thrilling events that get fans' hearts pumping"--

"Engaging images accompany information about motocross racing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

This book introduces Enduro motorcycles, dirt bikes built for Enduro racing, requiring riders to race over rough terrain with great endurance.

"Jason never turns down a dare, but when his classmates challenge him to a BMX competition Jason must learn to ride a BMX bike or this dare will be his last." --