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Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Here is a guide to starting BMX racing

Bike

First of all, you need to have a working bike. This must have:

  • functional bearings
  • working rear brake
  • padset (these are recommended)
  • number plate with a number (these are available at the points hut)

And must NOT have:

  • loose components
  • bent parts
  • quick-releases
  • stands, reflectors, pegs, etc.

Waitakere City BMX Club now offers a limited number of Race bikes for rent per night.

Your bike does not have to be a "Race BMX" if you are only riding on club nights.
You can purchase a ready built new Race BMX see our bike shop section.

Clothing

To race you will also need:

  • full-face helmet (these can be rented for $3 a night at the points hut, or
    purchased from Bike Shops)
  • long-sleeved shirt (Tucked in)
  • full-finger gloves (garden gloves, etc. are acceptable, or can be
    purchased from Bike Shops)
  • above-ankle socks
  • shoes/boots
  • Long pants

Season

BMX Racing is a summer sport the season starts in September and finish in April of the following year.

Questions 

please ask any committee member for any other assitance.

Once you start, you should be able to guide yourself. Have fun racing!

 
Newsflash
NEW SEASON 2008/09

Club Nights will start back up on 4th September 2008.

 

 
Registration 2008

Do you need a registration form for the 2008 season all licenses expired on 31/12/07

Read more...
 
Mighty 11's

Have you been in the mighty 11's for Waitakere City BMX?

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Race Calendar 2008/09
Download the full North Island Race Meeting Calendar for the 2008/09 Season.
Click here
 
 
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