Richmond BMX is excited to announce the launch of a brand new program designed for all our new BMX’ers. Introducing the New Rider Program – NEW RIDER HOLESHOT PROGRAM

 

This is a weekly skills clinic running for 6 weeks which is designed to teach new riders of all ages the basic skills that will help them become a more skilled and confident BMX racer. The clinic will run Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 PM starting with the first group to start June 11th. Cost for the entire program is $20 per rider.

 

Instructors will cover topics on and off the track and at the completion of the course riders will have learned the following:

 

  • What are the parts of the bike and how to verify their bike is safe.
  • How to perform basic maintenance on their race bike
  • Race Day – What is a moto? Staging, transfers and all the other race day stuff you didn’t think to ask.
  • BMX Rules – Covering the basics of the USA BMX rulebook
  • Warm up exercise riders should perform before every riding session
  • Basic Riding Skills – Correct body posture and pedal stroke
  • Gate Starts – Everything from one footed starts to balancing in the gate.
  • Turn skills – Best line, passing and defensive lines.
  • Jumps – Everything from how to get over a jump safely to the basics of manually and jumping.
  • Race Management and Strategy – In race stratigies for passing and maintaining positions on the track.
  • Sportsmanship – What it means to be a BMX’er. Winning and losing like a champion.

 

All this and more will be covered over the six weeks. After completing this program riders will have all the basic skills and knowledge necessary to become a winning BMX’er!

 

Check with Registration or Gary Craig for more details and to sign up today! Space is limited so don’t hesitate!