Return to BMX

[vegaswylds]

Hey there guys... just curious, after a 30 year absence from Bmx racing i would like to make a return!!

Im 38, living in Cornwall. Where would be the place to race and how would i go about joining a club again
 Any recommendations for a bike, bearing in mind im 15stone and 5'10

Any help would be greatfully appreciated

Barry

[CustardLips]

Try here...

http://www.cornwallbmx.co.uk/

They should give you all the advice you need. 

[CustardLips]

Oh yeh and this is down your way too...

http://the-track.co.uk/

Looks awesome. 

[Picklez]

Oh yeh and this is down your way too...

http://the-track.co.uk/

Looks awesome. 

Great link  , looks awesome. May have to twist wifey's arm to have a weekend in Cornwall when it gets a bit warmer (well I am getting older, and a southern so don't do cold weather )

[griff]

Oh yeh and this is down your way too...

http://the-track.co.uk/

Looks awesome. 

Been past that place loads of times on way back from holiday trips in Cornwall
Looks ace but a long way away if you break your leg and can't drive back anymore 

[Drawn]

that looks like it would be some good fun. Just a shame its so far away
appears to have a lot of room for progression.

As for getting back into it.
If you have a bike already, have a few goes on that, and just find out what gear you require. Generally its long sleeve, long pants, gloves, closed shoes and a full face helmet. (some clubs may have gloves/helmets you can borrow when you first want to give it a go).

[vegaswylds]

Thanks Drawn.... ill ring Cornwall Bmx today and have a word. Hqve kinda talked myself into wanting to race again. Need to find myself a hobby and get out and about. Recently overcome a 2nd bout of Cancer, so need to get my fitness levels up a little too. Perfect solution in my eyes lol

[Mikku]

Yeah, health permitting and all that, definitely give it a go. I've recently decided to do the same, after a 30-year break!

[vegaswylds]

Mikku.... what are you riding and where are you riding!!? How are getting on with it

[HUTCHMAN]

Have also seen an article regarding the possible building of a new track at the foot of Carn Brea hill, over the back of Pool.

[vegaswylds]

Have also seen an article regarding the possible building of a new track at the foot of Carn Brea hill, over the back pf Pool.

Yes i have. Keen to check this out! Would really love to get back into the scene again who knows maybe get some of my kids involved

[Quadog]

Hi Mikku

THANKS
This thread has inspired me to buy a new school race bike not to race as im 46 and have A  dodgy ticker but just to do a few laps and burn some calories I found a track about 20 minutes from home its a bit scary though

[Quadog]

Wrong thread (idiot)

[vegaswylds]

So people should i look for a 20" or a 24" cruiser? Thoughts.... pros and cons?

[vegaswylds]

Have tried contacting cornwall bmx but phone not in use and website is crashing when trying to contact them 😐 grrr

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[That Swan Guy]

I have a gaff in Cornwall so pop down now and again.

PM Humps on here, he's part of Cornwall BMX

The Track is fooking massive and no good for a beginner, it will scare the shit out of you, although it does have a dirt pump track around it

[vegaswylds]

I faced and battled cancer twice in the last 5 years....... will take a lot to scare me buddy lol

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[Drawn]

good to hear you are on the Up.

As for the bike, for the older people I normally recommend finding a 24" cruiser. It is way more forgiving and for many, its a lot easier to get back into riding on one. Although if you have a lot of experience with 20" and are confident on it then go that.

Have found this site to be reasonably helpful, stumbled across it and it does have some good info. Has a lot of good solid base information that can be extracted.
http://www.bmxracinguk.com/

And no need to be scared of a track, just start slow and build up from there. Do a few slow sighting laps (I still do this every race meet) with enough speed to get up the jumps and get the feel of the venue and where you can gain speed and where you should probably take it slower.
In no time you'll develop further and know your limits.

[Mikku]

Some good advice here!

Mikku.... what are you riding and where are you riding!!? How are getting on with it

Have yet to start but am itching to get under way! More info here:-

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,189389.0.html

I'm not the best person to ask/answer but for what it's worth, I'm sticking with a 20" bike as that's all I know (and love)! Come on over to the New School Racing section and update us with your decisions/progress!!

[Mikku]

Hi Mikku

THANKS
This thread has inspired me to buy a new school race bike not to race as im 46 and have A  dodgy ticker but just to do a few laps and burn some calories I found a track about 20 minutes from home its a bit scary though

Excellent stuff! Post a thread in the New School Racing section then we can give each other some moral support!!!