How to Get Sponsored by BMX Bikes

BMX riding is a very popular extreme sport, and there are many ways in which you can take part. You can race BMXs or ride dirt ramps, skate parks, half pipes or compete in flatland events. Although many people ride BMXs as a hobby or pastime, it is also a sport and professional BMX riders compete in national and international competitions. Sponsorship is one of the steps on the route to riding BMX as a professional athlete.

Things You'll Need

  • BMX bike
  • Helmet
  • Protective gear
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Instructions

    • 1

      Buy a BMX, helmet and any other protective equipment that you might want.

    • 2

      Decide the style of BMX riding on which you want to concentrate. Sponsorship is only given to the top riders, so unless you focus on a particular type of BMXing it will be hard to get sufficiently good for a sponsorship deal.

    • 3

      Practice as much as you can. Sponsorship deals are only offered to talented BMX riders, so it is important that you ride as much as you can to make the most of your talent.

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      Compete in local amateur competitions. To get a sponsorship deal, you need to get noticed and the best way to do this is to enter and do well in local competitions. The BMX Riders website and BMX magazines will have information on events that you can enter.