Stars launch an innovative BMX program

GEELONG’S newest all abilities sports club has launched its inaugural Learn to Ride program and are hopeful of attracting more riders coming into summer season.

The Geelong Stars are teaming up with the Geelong Thunder BMX Club to run an All-Abilities BMX Come and Try Day on Sunday, November 23 at Grinter Reserve, Newcomb.

Kids will have the opportunity to ride the variety of bikes on the track or jump in the custom side-hack BMX fitted with a car racing seat and harness if they aren’t able to ride themselves.

The sessions will concentrate on the basics of bike riding and the skills of turning and stopping.

Participants will be provided with stabilisers and trikes as well as handles to help push themselves along.

Geelong Stars’ Scott Smith said its Learn to Ride program has been very successful since being launched in August.

“We run the sessions every fortnight and after a few sessions you can really see the improvement and more importantly the confidence gained.

“As a club we work hard to provide as many opportunities as possible to participate indifferent activities.”

The Come and Try Day will feature a celebrity race with local councillors and identities, a BBQ lunch, face painting, and a coffee van.

For more, visit the Geelong Stars Facebook page.