Can BMX riders and skateboarders use the same terrain?
BMX has strong and well-documented roots in skateboarding. BMX riders use the same terrain as skateboarders, and the two types of athletes routinely compete on the same courses. More importantly, bikers and skaters can coexist peacefully. In fact, all of the public skateparks in Europe allow bicycles. Many of these parks were built in the 1970s and are still thriving today. The real problem in skateparks is crowding, not mixing wheels. It is no surprise that public skateparks are sometimes crowded: bikes, boards and blades are popular with kids today. If a park is too crowded, separate hours can be set aside for BMX riders.
