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BMX racers enjoying revamped track

Riders from all over the Island attending races at Coal Hills in Cumberland
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FULL SPEED AHEAD Aiden Webber (on right in black) and Benjamin Leslie give it their all during BMX racing at the Coal Hills track in Cumberland.

The 2014 Coal Hills BMX season is now underway after a rebuild to the track and a break in the weather, with many eager BMXers ready to roll on.

Saturday, April 19 saw Race #1 get underway with local and out-of-town racers ready to give it their all on the newly resurfaced track.

A total of 56 racers from Victoria, Nanaimo and Oceanside BMX tracks joined our locals racers for a great day on the new track.

There was more of the same at Race #2 on April 26. Race #3 on May 3 was run under threatening skies, but with another good turnout of riders from Victoria, Nanaimo and Oceanside joining the local contingent.

"Great job by all riders," a Coal Hills spokesperson said. "BMX is a great family activity – it's easy and it's fun."

Racing resumes Saturday with 10 a.m. sign-up. Racing on Wednesday has sign-up at 6 p.m.

FINISH LINES There is no age limit in BMX; everyone is welcome … BMX is the newest Olympic sport and is becoming more widely known around the world …

– Coal Hills BMX