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