| GETTING STARTED! ITS EASY, GRAB YOUR BIKE AND JOIN THE FUN! |
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First of all you will need a bike. Any bike with a wheel diameter of no larger than 20"
is perfect for competing in the novice class. Before going to the track, make sure that you
take off your kick stand, pegs, chain guard, fenders, and reflectors as a safety precaution.
Also make sure you tune up your bike; adjusting and tightening bike parts, for better
performance. You will need pads on the crossbar, frame, and stem. They can be
purchased as a set or made inexpensively from foam pipe insulation. Now your bike is
ready to race.
But what about you? Before you're ready to hit the track you'll need some safety gear.
The first thing you need is a helmet. The best helmets are full face racing helmets, which
come in various designs, to protect your head. These helmets have protection for the back
of the head, the side of the head and the face. Long pants are a must when racing.
Without them, if you crash, you will suffer from not only bruises and scrapes but your chain,
pedals or sprocket could cut you! A long sleeved shirt is also a must because we don't
want you scraped up if you crash. You wouldn't use sandpaper on your knees and elbows,
would you? The track surface will act just like sand paper if you slide across it. Enclosed
shoes are the last mandatory safety precaution. Although not mandatory, bike gloves and
mouth guards are a good idea. Rider safety is an important aspect of ABA racing so you
must uphold all safety rules and regulations. Now that you are all ready to race, lets head
over to the track!
After registration closes, you'll hear an announcement "Motos are posted." A "moto" is the
BMX word for race. Go to the place where the motos are posted and look for the sheet with
your name on it. Make sure that the info is correct and that you are in the right class, and
age. This is kind of what a moto sheet looks like:
If you have any questions see the sign-up person. Also, be sure to remember your moto #,
they will announce your moto to tell you to go to staging. Now go to staging. Staging is
located behind the starting hill. The stager will tell you when to race, call your name, and
tell you what lane you are in, so listen carefully. The gate has 8 lanes, numbered from left
to right as you face the track. When your moto is up, get your bike straightened up and put
your tire to the gate. If you are having problems put your tire over the top of the gate. That
is the signal for the starter to hold the gate. Now, get ready and good luck. If all goes well
the gate will fall and you will be released to the track. From here on out, it's all up
to you!
SEE YA AT THE TRACK!
If you have any further questions before getting started, please don't
hesitate to send us an email using the form above to the left!
BMX racing is exciting and fun, yet to the beginning rider it
can seem a bit confusing at first. Don't expect to start
winning right away, because you'll be up against riders with
a little more experience than you. The key idea is to not
give up, because eventually you will get used to the track,
and then you will be able to start winning races. Read on to
get started....
can seem a bit confusing at first. Don't expect to start
winning right away, because you'll be up against riders with
a little more experience than you. The key idea is to not
give up, because eventually you will get used to the track,
and then you will be able to start winning races. Read on to
get started....
Once you're at the track, here's what to do. First of
all, you'll need to head over to registration. At this time you
can either purchase an ABA membership or ask about a
Free One-Day Trial Membership if you'd just like to try it out
with committing to a membership! A full year membership
costs $45 and gives you tons of benefits! Immediately after
buying it you will be able to earn race points! You will be
able to race at any ABA track in North America and you will
get the ABA's official monthly magazine which is crammed
full of race coverage, interviews with top pros and hot
amateurs, race schedules, and a current listing of district and
national points for all to see where you stand against your
competition. You will also receive a membership card and
your official ABA number plate. At the end of season, you'll
be able to replace it with an earned number from your
district. On your membership card will be a serial number.
This is your BMX identification number and it will never
change. You need to memorize it, as you will have to use it
every time you register to race. Don't loose your
membership card and remember to bring it with you when
you sign up. The nice people who look after getting
everyone signed up need to see it each time you sign up for
a race.
all, you'll need to head over to registration. At this time you
can either purchase an ABA membership or ask about a
Free One-Day Trial Membership if you'd just like to try it out
with committing to a membership! A full year membership
costs $45 and gives you tons of benefits! Immediately after
buying it you will be able to earn race points! You will be
able to race at any ABA track in North America and you will
get the ABA's official monthly magazine which is crammed
full of race coverage, interviews with top pros and hot
amateurs, race schedules, and a current listing of district and
national points for all to see where you stand against your
competition. You will also receive a membership card and
your official ABA number plate. At the end of season, you'll
be able to replace it with an earned number from your
district. On your membership card will be a serial number.
This is your BMX identification number and it will never
change. You need to memorize it, as you will have to use it
every time you register to race. Don't loose your
membership card and remember to bring it with you when
you sign up. The nice people who look after getting
everyone signed up need to see it each time you sign up for
a race.
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