Definition
An acronym for 'Bicycle Motocross,' a sport and lifestyle centered on trick riding, racing, and freestyle performance on small, sturdy bicycles with reinforced frames and components, originating from 1970s California youth culture.
Example Usage
He spent his summers at the local BMX track, racing friends and perfecting his jumps.
Origin
Emerged in the early 1970s when kids began emulating motorcycle motocross racing on bicycles; formalized as a sport in the mid-1970s.
Fun Fact
BMX became an official Olympic sport in 2020, with racing and freestyle events recognized at the Tokyo Summer Games.
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