Freestyle fixed gear

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/freestyle-fixed-gear

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Extreme sport and cycling sub-discipline focused on stunt riding
2. What is the influential precursors?Artistic cycling, BMX (flatland, dirt jumping), and trials biking
3. How do riders stop on a bike with no brakes?They use foot braking or skidding, which means they push back on the pedals to lock the rear wheel and slow down.
4. Why do freestyle fixed gear bikes have no brakes?The brakeless design lets riders use the pedals to control speed and do tricks, giving them more freedom and control.

Fixed Gear Bicycle: A bicycle characterized by a direct drivetrain, where pedals and rear wheel rotate in unison, eliminating freewheeling.
Freestyle: A broad category of sports emphasizing creative execution of complex maneuvers, tricks, and acrobatic feats.
FGFS: Acronym for Fixed Gear Freestyle, a style of riding that incorporates street and park stunts, akin to BMX.
Trick-Track: A style of fixed gear freestyle focusing on flat-ground tricks, balances, and intricate footwork.