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Yeah, I know - Non-Moto.
Anyhoo, my son is wanting to get started in BMX, so naturally I wanna race too. I'm 28 and have never raced BMX, but I rode alot of street in high school and college on a 24" and also an mtb dirt jumper. Any tips for getting started? I really have no idea where to start in regards to bikes, classes, etc. I still have my old 24" free agent, but I like toys so I figure I may end up getting something else. I'm as green as it gets when it comes to BMX racing so any advice for a newb would be greatly appreciated.
Anyhoo, my son is wanting to get started in BMX, so naturally I wanna race too. I'm 28 and have never raced BMX, but I rode alot of street in high school and college on a 24" and also an mtb dirt jumper. Any tips for getting started? I really have no idea where to start in regards to bikes, classes, etc. I still have my old 24" free agent, but I like toys so I figure I may end up getting something else. I'm as green as it gets when it comes to BMX racing so any advice for a newb would be greatly appreciated.
The Shop
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
DeCal Works Huge Plastic Inventory of UFO and Polisport kits.
I'm hitting up a track after work today and it really is crazy how quick it zaps your energy trying to sprint/pump around the track.
but if your looking into buyin new then support your local bike shop (only if there into bmx and support it) if not check out powers bike shop.
dont listen to all the old heads who say carbon sucks etc blah blah blah.
Pit Row
Just run the 24 like some have said for now. Get your feet wet and learn the ins and outs of it. Practice, practice, practice. Just like anything the more you do it the better you will be. Our local track is pretty family friendly and very helpful. I'm getting ready to start going with my son again. I'm older than you are and still love it.
Ok riders let's set em up. On the gate, riders ready, watch the light!!!
And here's what I used to race.
We are at the races here in the Seattle area every_single_weekend. I have a 5 year old boy and a 9 year old boy that both race. I ride the tracks plenty with them on my 20" Ripper XL, but don't race per se (I did for years growing up). Most tracks are open for riding when sanctioned events aren't going on, so go to the track and ride and have some fun! Go watch some races with your son and if it clicks, you have an awesome VERY family sport, that is about as healthy as you can get. I would definitely say go ride the tracks a bit though before committing too deep, it isn't as easy as it looks :D
If you guys do get the bug, brace yourself... Race fees are usually 10-15$ for a normal weekend, so not bad. But you will spend a bit more on bikes and parts than you may think
I've got scars too buddy. Good times.
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