Bicycle moto-cross (BMX) involves racing an all-terrain bicycle around an outdoor or indoor track. Most injuries are minor abrasions (or a bruised ego), but fractures, head or cervical spine injury, blunt trauma, impalements and other significant injuries may occur. The risk of injury is affected by a number of factors.
Factors reducing the risk of injury:
(1) not riding on a roadway (indoor or outdoor track)
(2) wearing helmet, goggles and protective clothing
(3) well-maintained bicycles
Factors increasing the risk of injury:
(1) complex racing course
(2) collision with other riders or bicycles, especially when riding in a group
(3) attempting to go fast around a corner
(4) landing from a jump
(5) performing stunts
(6) slick course surface (from mud or dust)
(7) ruts or uneven surface conditions
(8) looking back over the shoulder
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