A competitive sport where riders race motorcycles over rough, unpaved terrain with hills, jumps, and obstacles.
From 'moto' (short for motor) + 'cross' (cross-country). The sport originated in Europe around 1920 as a combination of motorcycle racing and cross-country challenging terrain. It became formalized and internationally popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
Motocross exploded in popularity in the 1970s when it became televised, and riders like Bob Hannah became celebrity athletes! It's one of the few sports where going off a massive dirt jump is not just okay — it's required.
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