All spots are now filled for tonight's Kuwahara Clinic -- but, it's still a great opportunity to check out some of the fastest racers in the nation leading a BMX skills clinic at Milwaukee BMX.
Matt Pohlkamp (above), a AA Pro and one of the riders leading the clinic, finished 3rd last weekend in the first round of US Olympic Team qualifying at a race in Michigan. Good on ya' ... Matt.
For those who pre-signed -- please bring your ABA membership and try to be to the track by just before 6 p.m. -- and, of course, team uniforms are welcome.
PUBLICITY:
Looks like we're not the only ones busy blogging about BMX in Milwaukee. JSOnline's Tom Held writes in his "Off the Couch" column:
Crystal Ridge hosts BMX clinic
A persistent group of bicycle motocross racers has quietly gained some traction, and a track, at Crystal Ridge, the now-capped landfill in Franklin.
They've been going about their business "on the down low" for the most part, while waiting to gain the support of county and Franklin officials. But they have begun a limited racing schedule and will host a clinic on Wednesday night from 6 to 8.
They did build the 1,000-foot track, after all, and might as well use it until someone tells them not to.
The Milwaukee BMX group is sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association and follows that body's race rules and regulations. Those looking to race and practice at Crystal Ridge need to obtain ABA membership (free for one day, $45 for a year) to meet the insurance requirements.
Roughly 20 riders have filled the slots for the clinic being put on by members of the Kuwahara race team, but the event should serve as an orientation for people new to the sport who want to watch how it's done.Directions and details are available at the group's web site.
Right (write) on Tom -- couldn't have said it better myself.
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