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About BRO
The BMX Riders Organization (BRO) is a broad-based group of riders from the
various disciplines of BMX. BMX freestyle is not only a valid sport, but an
art form. Our goal is to protect, preserve and
promote our sport and form of expression.
We work to encourage awareness of the legal and social issues surrounding
the sport, and to provide a voice for its participants. We also work to
foster a sense of community between BMX Riders, the public and athletes of
similar sports, such as skateboarding.
BRO is non-hierarchical and anyone, anywhere is welcome to start a local
chapter. The founders request to be kept informed about local happenings and
provide a website and message board to foster communication between groups.
BRO does:
- Advocate for public riding areas for BMX.
- Lobby private facilities to offer the same services to BMX that they do to other sports.
- Try to counteract anti-BMX prejudice wherever it is found.
BRO does not:
- Sponsor riders.
- Profit from BMX in any way.
You can find more info on the FAQ.
If you need to contact BRO, use our send email form.
The BRO "Way"
- The goals of the BMX Riders Organization (BRO) are to promote the art and
sport of BMX (including, but not limited to, BMX freestyle, dirt jumping,
racing, street riding, skatepark riding, and flatland) and to protect the
rights and well-being of its participants. BRO will accept anyone who
supports these goals as a member.
- In acting as representatives of BRO, members are required to act in a
professional manner. All documents and correspondence shall be
professional, well written and spell-checked. Dealings with public officials
and/or citizens are to be carried out in a respectful manner. Behavior that could
tarnish the image of BRO or endanger the progress that the organization has
made will not be tolerated.
- BRO representatives shall always work to encourage unity between the
communities of BMX, skateboarding and inline skating. BRO representatives
are encouraged to work alongside these communities toward common goals.
- BRO consists of a central steering committee and local chapters. BRO may
employ workers, however the goals of the organization are non-professional.
The BRO steering committee is responsible for maintenance of the central web
site, national petitions, contest tallies, and literature. The steering committee may vote
on issues related to these topics, however BRO is non-hierarchical.
- The strength of BRO lies in the sharing of information. Local chapters
are required to register with the central steering committee and to keep
this committee informed about their work and local happenings. Local
chapters are expected to do their best to help other chapters or any rider,
local or non-local.
- Local chapters of BRO are autonomous and self-supporting. These chapters
are responsible for their own government and finances. Local chapters are
free to make their own decisions, however they shall always consult with the
central steering committee and other local chapters on decisions that might
affect the well-being of the BMX community as a whole.
- The BRO steering committee reserves the right to revoke the name "BMX
Riders Organization" from any local chapter if we feel that this chapter
engages in activities which endanger the greater good of the BMX community.
BMX Riders Organization Steering Comittee
Sam Pederson, California (Northern)
Dennis Dowling, California (Northern)
Maurice Meyer, California (Northern)
Kevin McAvoy, California (Southern)
Allan McNaughton, California (Northern)
Robert Woods, California (Nothern)
Jon Paul Bail, California (Northern)
Ben Ward, Oregon
Jamie McParland, Oregon
Dan Rivers, Utah
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