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Coach Carlos says "session was great"

It was!

Tonight's session is cancelled due to high winds. Bookings will be carried over to an alternate date.

As this is the most active bmx thread on the forum... Pre Reg closes tonight:

"LET'S CELEBRATE - LET'S FLOODLIT BMX RACE @ PECKHAM
SATURDAY NIGHT IS ALRIGHT FOR RACING
CALLING ALL BMX RIDERS; YOUNG & NOT SO YOUNG, EXPERT & NOVICE, 20" & 24", LET'S GO FLOODLIT BMX RACING AGAIN & YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A LONDONER TO ENTER!!

LONDON BMX want to celebrate CK FLASH (the founder of Peckham BMX Club), receiving an MBE from the Queen, by hosting a one-off floodlit race on SATURDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2016, the day after CK gets his MBE.

This is an ideal opportunity to dust off your race kit & bike & get some race practice in on a national standard BMX track and have some fun. Come on down and enjoy the Peckham BMX "Flavour".

Practice & Gates from - 4.00pm
Registration - 4pm to 5.45pm
Racing starts - 6pm

Race entry fees
NOVICE RIDERS - £5.00 per rider
EXPERT RIDERS - £10.00 per rider
PAYBACK RIDERS - £15.00 per rider

These fees are payable on the day. Pre-registration helps the race run smoothly & it is free to pre-register, if you have any questions about pre-registration, please ask your club committee to help you.

Pre-registration closes Thursday 18th February 2016 @ 11.00pm

Visit http://www.peckhambmx.co.uk/
for more information and track address etc or visit the following Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/490622270962656/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/LondonBMX/?fref=ts

SEE YOU ALL TRACKSIDE :-)"

Session is on tonight with coach Carlos

So I'd like to enter the first round of the London League, but have no idea which category. Doesn't appear to be a 30+ women's cat on the entry list.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/144919/250-London-BMX-series-2016,-Round-1

Due to lower participant numbers at smaller/local races they tend to broaden the age categories. They would likely end up combining age groups on race day anyway. Although 13+ does seem like a very broad category. Worth contacting the organiser.

Just had a look, think i'll enter 13+ cruiser cat.

Ok so entry is asking for plate number, is that the one on the bars? Do we just pick our favourite number like footballers?

Generally you use the last three digits of your BC licence. You can pick a number but run the risk of duplicate numbers in which case you may be asked to modify your number on the day(most often by adding an x ie. 45x). Single digit numbers tend to be reserved for earned rankings W1 is world number 1, 1.5 is South Region number 1.
Not relevant for this race but at certain levels of racing background and number colours are different for cruisers v. standard classes and male v. female.
Hope this helps rather than confuses

Yeah, that seems like the best bet. I certainly don't want to be mixing it with the Expert 14+ females.

That's really helpful, brilliant, thank you!

Yay, I'm going to enter as soon as I've decided on my perfect plate number...it may take some time :)

Will there be a safe place to leave bags/tools?

Congrats on you first foray into BMX racing today

It was definitely a great experience, but any little technique I had definitely went right out the window. Would be up for more racing!

Ladies session tomorrow with coach Carlos 630 to 830pm. Come along and give it a go.

From the 9th of August and for 8 weeks the Tuesday women's coaching session will be free thanks to sportivate funding. Drop us an email if you would like more info or to let us know you are attending Thebmxtrack.london@southwark.gov.uk
And spread the word

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I'm thinking I want to get a cruiser BMX and have a play at Burgess Park.

What's a good one?

Difficult question. So much is based on personal preference. These days there are very few manufacturers that import complete off the peg bikes to the UK. Haro and GT being the main ones. We have both at the Burgess track and have found the components on the entry level Haros to be more durable that the GT. There are lots of frames available but unless you have the components to build into a complete bike already can become a costly option. Used is a good option for a first bike if you have a FB account try https://www.facebook.com/groups/335669933240961/
I am happy to give my 2 cents worth on anything you may consider.

Thanks.

What is a realistic weight for a BMX? 12kgs seems heavy.

EDIT - Why am I in the ladies forum?