bicycle motocross

[ bahy-si-kuhl moh-toh-kraws, -kros, -sikuhl ]

noun

, Sports.

1. BMX ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicycle motocross¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Bicycle motocross - also known as BMX - started in the 1960s in the US.

From BBC

Since then, the camps have evolved to focus on action sports like skateboarding and bicycle motocross along with programs dedicated to cheerleading and parkour.

From New York Times

So they have turned to a 6-foot-7, 260-pound, 23-year-old transfer from Virginia who once traveled the globe to win trophies in bicycle motocross.

From Washington Post

Bicycle motocross, or BMX, used to be popular in Rockville, for example, so there are an abundance of rare BMX bike frames in the area that can generate revenue for the organization, Oberg said.

From Seattle Times

“BMX,” which stands for “bicycle motocross,” was born around the early 1970s in Southern California.

From Seattle Times