Invite to hit BMX track

MEMBERS of the Bacchus Marsh BMX Club are encouraging people to give the bike-riding sport a go with a come and try event this weekend.

Taking place from 1pm tomorrow at the club’s Maddingley base, club secretary Juliette Holland said the event is about introducing attendees to an exciting sport.

“It’s an opportunity for people to come down and try something a little bit different,” she said.

“We’ll have two to three of our club coaches instructing people on riding around the track.

“There’s quite a high hill start and lots of rolls and jumps and an all-dirt track. Not everyone’s ridden on that sort of surface before so it’s a good opportunity to learn how to navigate and get started on track racing.”

The roughly-500-metre-long BMX track was opened in November 2019, and is open for public use when not being utilised by the club.

Following the introduction, a friendly race will be held for club members which attendees are welcome to participate in.

Members host two come and try events each year, and Ms Holland estimated about 20 to 25 riders are actively involved with the group.

“We’re hoping about 30 to 40 people attend,” she said.

“As a club, we’re always looking for new members and to build a base here in Bacchus Marsh so it’ll be good to see as many people as possible.”

While the event is free, participants must register via bit.ly/48eBEui.

Attendees are encouraged to wear long-sleeve pants and jerseys and fully enclosed shoes, as well as bike helmets, gloves and bring BMX bikes should they have any.

Some bikes will be available courtesy of the club.