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Who Are We?
The Illinois National Bicycle League (INBL) is a non-profit organization. The
primary purpose of the INBL is to promote health and fitness through fun,
entertaining, and safe National Bicycle League (NBL) BMX racing in the
State of Illinois.
Our Goals:
Promote responsible BMX racing through NBL sanctioned BMX
activities in Illinois
Provide a fun and safe family atmosphere at all INBL sponsored
events
Set the overall policy for INBL BMX organized racing in the State of
Illinois in conjunction with the NBL rules and regulations governing BMX
racing
Serve as a liaison between all NBL sanctioned tracks in the State of
Illinois and the NBL
Work with NBL sanctioned tracks in Illinois to build the sport of
bicycle racing and assist with athletic development
Develop sportsmanship among all NBL riders
Place the responsibility for the governing of local affairs upon local
people and to knit together the self-governing units on local matters into a
harmonious State organization
What is BMX Racing?
BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was
derived from motocross racing. BMX bicycle races are sprint races on
purpose-built off-road single-lap race tracks. The track usually consists of
a starting gate for up to eight racers, a groomed, serpentine, dirt race
course made of various jumps, and a finish line. The course is banked
and has flat corners. The sport of BMX racing is facilitated by a number of
regional and international sanctioning bodies. They provide rules for
governing the conduct of the races, specify age-group and skill-level
classifications among the racers, and maintain some kind of points-
accumulation system over the racing season.
A BMX "Class" bike is a strong, quick-handling, lightweight derivative of the
standard 20-inch-wheel, single-speed youth bicycle. Variations include a
larger 24-inch-wheel "cruiser" class.
While BMX racing is an individual sport, teams are often formed from
racers in different classifications and often for business exposure of a
sponsoring organization or company. BMX racing rewards strength,
quickness, and bike handling. Many successful BMX racers have gone on
to leverage their skills in other forms of bicycle and motorcycle
competitions.
BMX racing will become a medal sport at the 2008 Summer Olympics in
Beijing China under the UCI sanctioning body. Sanctioning bodies in the
United States are the American Bicycle Association (ABA) and the National
Bicycle League (NBL). The NBL is certified under the UCI (International
Cycling Union), which is recognized by the Olympic Committee.
Want to Know More About the NBL?
You can find out more about the National Bicycle League at www.nbl.org.
The Illinois National Bicycle League (INBL) is a non-profit organization. The
primary purpose of the INBL is to promote health and fitness through fun,
entertaining, and safe National Bicycle League (NBL) BMX racing in the
State of Illinois.
Our Goals:
Promote responsible BMX racing through NBL sanctioned BMX
activities in Illinois
Provide a fun and safe family atmosphere at all INBL sponsored
events
Set the overall policy for INBL BMX organized racing in the State of
Illinois in conjunction with the NBL rules and regulations governing BMX
racing
Serve as a liaison between all NBL sanctioned tracks in the State of
Illinois and the NBL
Work with NBL sanctioned tracks in Illinois to build the sport of
bicycle racing and assist with athletic development
Develop sportsmanship among all NBL riders
Place the responsibility for the governing of local affairs upon local
people and to knit together the self-governing units on local matters into a
harmonious State organization
What is BMX Racing?
BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was
derived from motocross racing. BMX bicycle races are sprint races on
purpose-built off-road single-lap race tracks. The track usually consists of
a starting gate for up to eight racers, a groomed, serpentine, dirt race
course made of various jumps, and a finish line. The course is banked
and has flat corners. The sport of BMX racing is facilitated by a number of
regional and international sanctioning bodies. They provide rules for
governing the conduct of the races, specify age-group and skill-level
classifications among the racers, and maintain some kind of points-
accumulation system over the racing season.
A BMX "Class" bike is a strong, quick-handling, lightweight derivative of the
standard 20-inch-wheel, single-speed youth bicycle. Variations include a
larger 24-inch-wheel "cruiser" class.
While BMX racing is an individual sport, teams are often formed from
racers in different classifications and often for business exposure of a
sponsoring organization or company. BMX racing rewards strength,
quickness, and bike handling. Many successful BMX racers have gone on
to leverage their skills in other forms of bicycle and motorcycle
competitions.
BMX racing will become a medal sport at the 2008 Summer Olympics in
Beijing China under the UCI sanctioning body. Sanctioning bodies in the
United States are the American Bicycle Association (ABA) and the National
Bicycle League (NBL). The NBL is certified under the UCI (International
Cycling Union), which is recognized by the Olympic Committee.
Want to Know More About the NBL?
You can find out more about the National Bicycle League at www.nbl.org.