Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Grand Valley BMX

BMX racing is open to anyone who can ride a bike – ages 2 – 92. Grand Valley BMX is an officially sanctioned American Bicycle Association (ABA) track. All new riders may register at any regularly scheduled single points race to receive a Free One-Day Trial membership from the ABA. This free trial membership plus the $10 race fee will allow you to participate in BMX racing for one day, after which you must purchase a 1-month temporary or 12-month full membership from the ABA to continue racing.

A full or temporary membership from the ABA qualifies you to ride at any ABA-sanctioned track when you pay the track’s race fee. At Grand Valley BMX, all single-points races are $10, and double-points races (offered a few times each year) are $20.

* A 12-month full membership costs $45 for the first family member; $40 for the second; and $35 for each additional member. Also included with each full membership is one free single-points race (a $10 value), a subscription to the monthly BMXer magazine, and eligibility to race and compete for awards at any of the over 200 ABA tracks in the U.S.
* A 1-month temporary membership costs $25.

You may ride any BMX-type bicycle or mountain bike at Grand Valley BMX. 20” wheels or smaller will qualify new members to race in the novice class, while riders on bikes with larger wheels will compete in the cruiser class. For safety, kickstands must be removed, and full-face helmets are strongly recommended (we have several loaners).

At Grand Valley BMX, the racing season lasts all year long, as weather permits. You can fit BMX racing in between other activities, like work, school, sports, church, and scouting.

At this time, Grand Valley BMX is open only on official race days. Use registration times on race days (at least one full hour before each race) to ride the track and practice your skills. We race on Sunday afternoons and also hold weekly races on Tuesday evenings during the summer. Spectators are always free.

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