GET STARTED RACING BMX

Bring your Bike:
• Any BMX type and size will do, but we recommend that you start with one that has a 16" to 20" wheel diameter - as that is the allowable limit in the Novice class. You may race any bike with larger wheels in the Cruiser class.
• Make sure all bolts are tight - especially your axle and stem bolts.
• Remove any freestyle-type axle pegs.
• All reflectors/brackets must be removed for safety purposes.
• If your bike has a kickstand, it must be taken off.

Required clothing and safety equipment:
• Long sleeve shirt.
• Long pants or jeans.
• A helmet. A full-face helmet is recommended. Grand Valley BMX has "loaner helmets" for beginners to use.
• Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Skateboard style shoes are suggested.

BMX racing is open to any boy or girl who can ride a bike – ages 2 – 92. 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. We race on Sunday afternoons and also hold weekly races on Thursday evenings during the summer. Spectators are always free at local races.

Grand Valley BMX is an officially sanctioned American Bicycle Association (ABA) track. Each rider is permitted one trial race, after which you must purchase a 1-month temporary or 12-month full membership from the ABA to continue racing. These memberships can be purchased at Grand Valley BMX.

So you want to race your BMX bicycle? You`ve come to the right place. Racing BMX is easy to get started and the ABA has made it inexpensive to begin. The first two things you need are:

• A track location - Grand Valley BMX is located on the Mesa County Fairground. For other track locations, check out our ABA Track Directory.

When calling your nearest ABA track, you`ll probably want to ask five things:
• How do I get to your track?
• What time are your sign-ups and practice?
• What time do you begin racing?
• How much will it cost to begin racing?
• How big are your first place trophies?