How to Become a Pro FMX Rider

Freestyle motocross, also defined as FMX, is an adrenaline-pumping discipline of motorcycle riding. The FMX bike features a slimmed-down design compared to bulkier models constructed for cruising on the highway. According to ESPN, professional FMX riders participate in televised competitions hosted by a variety of sponsors including energy drink companies and motorcycle manufacturers. (Reference 1) To become a pro FMX rider, you'll need to acquire sponsors. Pro riders collaborate with sponsors to create signature products, including bikes, helmets and boots.

Things You'll Need

  • Mini DV or HD camcorder
  • Computer with editing software
  • DVD-R
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Instructions

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      Research FMX contests around your area. Attend the contest to see what kinds of tricks and maneuvers the pros are executing. Utilize a local training facility to emulate the tricks you witnessed at the contest.

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      Practice your most difficult tricks off the FMX ramps until you can land them consistently. Ask a friend or fellow rider to stand near the ramp with a video camera. Perform your tricks and variations with the camera rolling to chronicle your riding skills.

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      Upload your FMX footage onto a computer that features editing software. Design a title screen that features your name, age and contact information. Dub your favorite music over the footage to create a sponsor-me tape.

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      Burn the compilation of footage onto a few DVD-R discs. Write "sponsor me" on the front of the DVDs as you will hand these out to potential sponsors. Enter a local FMX contest for up and coming amateur riders.

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      Execute your most difficult tricks in front of the judges to place high in the contest. Hand out your sponsor-me DVDs after the contest to your favorite brands and companies. Repeat the process at numerous contests to increase your chances of sponsorship.

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      Participate in as many contests as you can after acquiring a few sponsors. Learn new and innovative tricks to create a name for yourself in the FMX community. Ask your sponsors to turn you pro after dominating in the amateur contest circuit.