Get started racing @ RAD Canyon BMX!

Why BMX?

Bicycle motocross (BMX) is currently the fastest-growing youth sport in North American AND is the newest Olympic sport!!! A typical race around a BMX track lasts 50 seconds, pitting a rider against up to 7 other riders all going for the gold. NO ONE SITS ON THE BENCH in bicycle motocross racing. There are no coaches deciding who get to play, so everyone gets into the action!

For many families, BMX racing becomes a weekly ritual. Spectators are always FREE at your local BMX tracks. BMX is a true family-oriented sport, proving that you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy an activity together.

Unlike other sports, BMX offers three proficiencies per age: Novice, Intermediate and Expert. This structure ensures that riders will consistenly encounter the fairest level of competition while always being challenged.

Any bike can be outfitted for BMX. This includes the beginner bike with smaller wheels or the mountain bike with gears. Riders are required to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, enclosed shoes and a helmet (no fancy uniforms are required!).

Let's Get Started!

Getting started in BMX is easy and the ABA has put this page together in order to help:

The first things you need:

• A bicycle - any BMX 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.
• The location of our track. You can find directions to our facility HERE

Your Bike:

• 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.
• You will eventually need a numberplate. You will be provided a temporary numberplate with your membership purchase.

Clothing and safety equipment:

• Long sleeve shirt.
• Long pants or jeans.
• A helmet. The ABA recommends a full-face helmet. Many ABA tracks have "loaner helmets" for beginners to use.
• Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Skateboard style shoes are suggested.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is your indoor / outdoor racing schedule?
• To provide year round racing, we run both an indoor and outdoor race program. Our outdoor schedule generally runs from May thru September, and the indoor schedule is from September thru February. March is usually an off month, and April is used to get the track ready after sitting all winter. Depending on weather, there may be opportunites for late April practice sessions.
1. How do I get to your track?
• Please see our directions page for a detailed map.
2. Can we start racing now, or do we have to wait for a new season?
• You absolutely DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT! BMX does not have "seasons" like other sports, so you can start at ANYTIME!
3. Do you have a Beginner Day or clinics available for new riders?
• We are currently developing this program, please check back for details soon.
4. What time are your sign-up and practice times?
• On practice days (currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays), practice is from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. On race days (currently Thursdays), registration and practice runs from 6pm to 7pm, with racing starting around 7:30pm. Please check our schedule for more detail about specific practice and race events and times.
5. What time do you begin racing?
• On Thursday evening race days, racing usually begins approximately 7:30pm. Other special races may have different start times. Please check our schedule for more detail about specific practice and race events and times.
6. How much will it cost to begin racing?
• Your first practice is free. There is also a 1 day temporary membership available, which allows you to "join" the ABA and race for only the cost of the race fee (Currently $10 for single point races, multi-point races may be more). Currently, a one year membership with the ABA runs $45.
7. How big are your first place trophies?
• First places for a regular race is 16 to 18 inches. Double point races are larger and Triple points can be 36 inches or taller!

For any other questions you may have, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Now that you have everything ready, we`ll see you at the track!