Any BMX racers out there?

bmxtrackmom

My kids race BMX and I was tired of standing on the sidelines and just keeping score. My husband had a custom 24" cruiser made for me for our anniversary. Just curious if anyone else out there races...

Dano74

Good for you! My oldest has gone bonkers in motox, so he spends a lot of time bmx-ing when he's not burning gas. No racing, but I'm getting familiar with the riding lifestyle.

Fun stuff!

qwikstreet

BMX was my thing back in the day. I would hit the dirt tracks all day. I think I rode my bike more in one day than my kids have done all summer.

Just like skiing, I don't think it is wise for me to pick these sports back up. I fear I will try to pull off the tricks I would do as a teen. Probably won't end well for an old man.

LolBroScience

Nope, but I rode Freestyle BMX back in the day. Haven't touched my bike in about 4-5 years though...

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Good for you! That sounds fun. I mountain bike race (very slowly) but no BMX. BMX doesn't seem to be much of a thing in Colorado.

Anvil_Head

qwikstreet wrote: »

BMX was my thing back in the day. I would hit the dirt tracks all day. I think I rode my bike more in one day than my kids have done all summer.

Just like skiing, I don't think it is wise for me to pick these sports back up. I fear I will try to pull off the tricks I would do as a teen. Probably won't end well for an old man.

^ An internal conversation I have with myself every time I get on my mountain bike.

eastbke

At the age of 31, I still ride most days of the week along with hitting the gym. Definitely an awesome recreational activity to stay in shape.

Mewlingstork

I used to race back in the day along side two of my three brothers and our dad joined us too! So many fun times at the track with my family! I raced again when I was 18 or 19 with my boyfriend of the time; he was a freestyle rider and I converted him for awhile. I'd be nervous to do it now but maybe when my kids are a little older we can do the family thing at the track again!

Lesgamble

We've just completed our 5th season racing BMX in Christchurch, New Zealand. I got the kids into it when they were 5&6 yrs old, and I was desperate to give it a shot too. After years of riding/racing MTBs and MX, it was a bit of a shock to realise that my bike skills were so deficient
My daughter got South Island 4th as a 7yr old, but has taken a break from racing after a couple of seasons. She vows that to return as a teen. My son (now 10) is going hard-out and will be thrashing me in the next season or 2.

I can highly recommend BMX racing as a sport for both kids and adults. Its basically high intensity intervals, but with a huge grin-factor. Its a great buzz to be able to ride with your kids, and it turns them into awesome MTB shredders too! All the BMX skills transfer directly into MTB

After 5 seasons I've still haven't mastered the skills (especially manuals, and jumping), but my gate starts and general fitness/strength have improved.
Managed to scrape 3rd in the South Island Champs on the 24" Cruiser this year (I choked in the 20" class semi's )

Good things come to those who gate!!

Lesgamble

Just had to post this shot of the boy, because he is gorgeous
This was taken last year at Christchurch Adventure Park, before forest fires ripped though it
Hopefully it will be open next summer (minus the trees) so we can hit the trails again

robertw486

I never really raced, but we engaged in all kinds of BMX stupidity in our younger days in Southern California. Being I managed to escape that without any major bone breaks, tempting fate at this age might not be wise.

Great for cardio and balance though, and I hope you have fun!

mca90guitar

Don't ride the bmx bikes anymore. Was more of a skate boarder then as well.

Love mountain biking though and plan on doing some races when I get to my goal weight. One of the main reasons I'm trying to lose.