Who races BMX?

[weedbix]

Model-C isn't too 'freestyle' to race. You could run the back wheel right back in the drops but I wouldn't worry about it

[14thStbikes]

I always thought I would enjoy racing, but never tried it out. I still enjoy riding fast, and love just hopping stuff while cruising around. At 32, with a serious grown up job(hands/body have to go on Monday's), and shit wrists this thread is making me think I should try it out at a novice level. What say you bikeguide? Any advice? Is it even worth it, or should I just continue bunny hopping on/off of street islands when the urge to go around fast and jumping strikes me?

[rickylarryyy]

Honestly, I say give it a go. Ride any bike you got that has brakes and have fun with it. The great thing about racing is you get what you put in. If you put in a lot of fun and good times you get that back. If you train relentlessly and spend money on go fast parts you get that back. So either way go catch some gates, laugh and enjoy the racing man.

[14thStbikes]

Seems like a reasonable convincing response. Fully planned to just ride one of my peg less 20" w/ brakes, or my Model-C. Will look into Philly area race tracks now.

[Dr. Steve Brule]

I've always wanted to give Racing a blast. Got this 5 mins from my house:

[reebzor]

Will look into Philly area race tracks now.

I know Bensalem track is closed, not sure if there is anything around the Philly area, except for the new pump track.

I've been riding Road for the last couple years and starting racing seriously last year. I would imagine that picking up a road bike and getting some base miles in or riding a trainer would be a good way to get some winter fitness. I've been training all winter and I'm sure my fitness would translate into BMX, I just need to pick up some brake mounts for my t1 and I might hit up the pump track in the spring.

[asianpersuasion]

I'll be in Austin on the 10th for the same thing daily premier and flat session at the og

I'm going with a friend for CX nationals. What's the OG?

I've always wanted to give Racing a blast. Got this 5 mins from my house:

This has to be in Europe....

[Dr. Steve Brule]

Ha yep, in Leeds. I have no idea if it's good or not but it's fun to blast on the MTB.

[14thStbikes]

Will look into Philly area race tracks now.

I know Bensalem track is closed, not sure if there is anything around the Philly area, except for the new pump track.

I've been riding Road for the last couple years and starting racing seriously last year. I would imagine that picking up a road bike and getting some base miles in or riding a trainer would be a good way to get some winter fitness. I've been training all winter and I'm sure my fitness would translate into BMX, I just need to pick up some brake mounts for my t1 and I might hit up the pump track in the spring.

Used to sneak into Bensalem back in the early 2000's with my friends and huck ourselves over the bigger sets. Heard it closed a while back. The pump track isn't far from my house, and sadly I've only been once. Will check it out again

[rickylarryyy]

@14thstreet closest tracks to ya

http://usabmx.com/site/bmx_tracks/search?location=19111&commit=Search

Hunterdon County BMX
Trevor Hoeckele
Flemington, Nj 8889
Usa

Trilogy Park BMX
Pottstown, Pa 19464
Usa


Central Jersey BMX
Howell, Nj 7731
Usa

[rickylarryyy]

Hoping to catch my first race in 4 years on Sunday! If the snow clears that is.