Hobbies And Interests
Cycle Racers
Choose your character and get ready to go in this online racing game. When the signal turns green, head out onto the track by clicking the left and right arrows as fast as you can. The faster you click, the faster your character rides. You have to watch out for hazards, though, because the track is littered with oil slicks, rocks, and other hazards. Avoid them while keeping up your speed, and you can win the race. Boys of any age can play this game.
Mountain Bike Challenge
Ride your mountain bike through 12 levels of challenges as you go up mountains, jump gullies and charge to the finish. You must complete a level to unlock the next one. The arrow keys control the rider, causing him to pedal, brake, lean forward or lean backward. Timing is important, and if you don’t lean the right way at the right time, you won’t make it over the mountains. This game is suitable for boys ages 8 and up, but the more-challenging levels might be a bit much for players under 10.
BMX Ramp
Practice your flips and spins on this game that uses a stunt ramp for your virtual bike. The forward arrow will speed up your bike, the back arrow lets you turn and flip in the air. The “A,” “D,” and “S” keys let you control other trick actions on the ramp. Rack up points by catching air and completing fancy tricks on the ramp and in the air. Wipe out and you lose all of your points and have to start again. You can download this game so you can play on your computer even if you aren’t connected to the Internet. There is a timed game, but the free version does not use the timer or let you post your scores on the website. Even so, the flips and tricks you can perform make this game fun and entertaining. Even kids as young as 6 can control the bike with a little practice, though it is best played by kids 9 and older.