London 2012: BMX at the Olympics explained

Find out everything you need to know about BMX at London 2012 - from the rules of the sport, to the venue it will feature in, to the equipment required.

For people looking to try out the sport, you can hire BMX bikes, gloves and helmets from tracks throughout the country. Good quality starter bikes can also be purchased at around £200-300.

Visit the London 2012 schedule and results page on the BBC Sport website to find out details of when the Olympic BMX events are taking place, and where you can watch them.

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