What BMX teaches us about belonging (and not belonging)
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:28 AM | Source: Pursuit
Dave Camilleri, Rachel Toovey, Matthew Harrison, Miriam Yates
At skate parks, dirt jumps and racetracks around Australia, inclusion is made in the moment – by peers who encourage, coaches who spot and by digging crews who build and adapt trails, dirt mounds and makeshift bike tracks to fit the community.
No matter their age, skill level or background, those who ride Bicycle Motocross (BMX) find acceptance and support in these spaces.
In our latest project, we teamed up with BMX riders who live with disability, putting their voices and experiences at the heart of the research so we could learn what riding – and belonging – looks like to them.