GET STARTED RACING 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 bicycle - any type and size will do, but it is recommended that you start with one that has no more than a 20`` wheel diameter - as that is the allowable limit in the Novice class.
• A track location - Grand Valley BMX is located on the Mesa County Fairground. For other track locations, check out the 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?

Once you know where to go racing there is a simple checklist to go down in order to make sure your bike is ABA safe & race ready:
• Make sure all bolts are tight - especially your axle bolts and stem bolts.
• All reflectors must be removed for safety purposes.
• If your bike has a kickstand, it must be taken off.
• You`ll also need a numberplate. You will be provided a numberplate with your membership purchase.

Next, there`s the checklist of what you will need to wear in order to race:
• Long sleeve shirt.
• Long pants.
• A helmet. The ABA highly recommends a full-face helmet. Grand Valley BMX has "loaner helmets" for beginners to use. A lot of times, a good, inexpensive helmet can be found at garage sales or in the pit area of your local BMX track.
• Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Tennis shoes are suggested.