NOW THAT YOU'VE FOUND US HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW SO YOU CAN COME TRY US OUT.

MEMBERSHIP LICENSE

We are sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association (ABA). They have more than 60,000 members nationwide and have established the rules that provide fair competition. This membership entitles a rider to particpate and any level of involvement they see fit. The ABA provides a structure for local, state, regional, and national competitions. 

>The membership fee for one full calendar year from the date of purchase is $45. The fee for a second family member is $40 and a third is $35. This fee goes directly to the ABA for administrative costs of keeping track of points, and for their support of local tracks for things like insurance and promotional materials.

A FREE ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO TRY IT OUT. This offer is good to be used only once at either a practice or race day. 

THERE IS A SIMPLE CHECKLIST TO GO DOWN IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE YOUR BIKE IS SAFE AND READY:

1. Make sure all bolts are tight - especially your axle bolts and stem bolts.
2. The chainguard, kickstand, and all reflectors must be removed for safety purposes.
3. Your bike needs the three required pads - A) covering the crossbar of your handlebars, B) covering the handlebar stem (or gooseneck), and C) on the top tube of your frame.
4. You`ll also need a numberplate. You will be provided a numberplate with your membership purchase.

NEXT, THERE IS THE CHECKLIST OF WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR IN ORDER TO RACE OR PRACTICE:

1. Long sleeve shirt.
2. Long pants.
3. A helmet. The ABA highly recommends a full-face helmet. Most ABA tracks have "loaner helmets" for beginners to use. A lot of times, a good, inexpensive helmet can be found at garage sales or in the pit area of your local BMX track.
4. Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Tennis shoes are suggested.

WHO WILL I RACE?

You will be racing other riders your age and skill level. It takes three riders of the same age and skill level to make up a class. Hopefully a rider will his own class both age and skill level at every race, but there will be times when it won't happen.

In the event there is not enough riders to make your class, you will have to move up to the next age group at your skill level. If that still doesn't make a class you will go back to your own age group and then move up to the next higher skill level. If that still doesn't make a class you will be moved to the class that is closest to your age and skill level.

This is true for all ages and skill levels, so it may be that younger riders may get moved up to your age and skill level. If you have to ride up in age or class, don't get discouraged! It won't happen all the time and it gives you the opportunity to see how you stack up against older or more experienced riders.

Click the image below to be taken to the ABA homepage or to view a .pdf of the full ABA rulebook