General
dirt
What does dirt mean?
A discipline of BMX ridden on packed-earth jumps, rollers, berms, and doubles. Dirt riders build and maintain their own lines and prize big, stylish airs.
"After all that rain the dirt was finally tacky enough to ride."
Origin
BMX discipline term for riding earth jumps.
Frequently asked questions
What is dirt riding in BMX?
It's the discipline of riding packed-earth jumps, rollers, berms, and doubles, where riders build and maintain their own lines and go for big, stylish airs.
Why do riders wait for dirt to be 'tacky'?
Slightly damp, tacky earth packs down firm and holds its shape, giving better grip and safer takeoffs than dry, dusty dirt.
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