Deng Yawen competes in the Women's Cycling BMX Freestyle Park final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, on July 30, 2024. [Photo/IC]

Chinese BMX cyclist Deng Yawen won gold in women's freestyle BMX park competition at the Paris Olympics on July 31. This is China's first Olympic gold medal in the youthful urban sport. 

With bar spins, high-flying flips, and tail-whips, Deng soared across a course set up with jumps, ramps and rails, showing the best of what bicycle motocross - or BMX - has to offer. 

Deng embarked on her history-making Olympic journey at the Huangpu Riverside of Shanghai, where the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series of BMX freestyle was held. 

For enthusiastic young children who want to try this new sport, here is a map of popular venues for BMX riding in Shanghai. 

Dock 1 Skate Park 

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Dock 1 Skate Park near the Huangpu Riverside was repurposed from a Jiangnan Shipyard dock. Covering an area of about 10,000 square meters, it features a professional skating arena of more than 3,000 sq m, which is the biggest and most professional space of its kind in China.  

It also includes sections for balance cars, BMX cycling and rock climbing, which are free and open to the public, along with a hockey field.  

[Photo/Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Sports]

If you go 

Address: No 3, Alley No 50, East Longhua Road, Huangpu district

Opening hours: 10 am - 10 pm

Contact: 4001057335

Real Fly BMX 

[Photo/Youth Daily]

Real Fly BMX was founded by the parents of Chen Ruilin, a young BMX enthusiast. To help their daughter better pursue her dream of becoming a professional BMX cyclist, the parents rented the site and built this training ground.  

Zhang Bei, the mom and the manager of the club, said they named the club "Real Fly" to help all young cyclists experience the joy of flying through BMX bicycling. 

[Photo/Youth Daily]

If you go 

Address: No 350 Maojia Road, Luodian town, Baoshan district

Opening hours: 1 pm to 8 pm, Monday to Friday, and 1 pm to 9 pm on weekends

Huating Renjia

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The pump track in the Huating Renjia resort covers an area of 3,800 sq m. Nestled in the tranquil and serene woods, this winding and challenging track has attracted numerous BMX enthusiasts.

The pump track is suitable for a variety of outdoor sports such as balance biking, BMX, mountain biking, and rollerskating, catering to enthusiasts of all skill levels. Some professional clubs also choose to train here.

The place offers rental services for helmets, bicycles, and other gear. 

If you go

Address: Huating Renjia, No 518 Shuangzhu Highway 

Opening hours: 9 am - 9 pm 

SMP Skatepark

[Photo/Xinmin.cn]

SMP Skatepark, which covers an area of 13,700 sq m, is currently the world's largest extreme sports park. 

It features seven differently shaped bowls and an outdoor sports plaza that can accommodate nearly 3,000 spectators.

The facilities meet the diverse needs of beginners as well as world-class experts. It is a paradise for extreme sports enthusiasts.

[Photo/Xinmin.cn]

If you go 

Address: No 2100 Songhu Road, Yangpu district 

Opening hours: March - October, 9 am - 6 pm; January, February, November, December, 9 am - 5 pm

Sources: Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Sports, Xinmin Evening News, Youth Daily