Milwaukee BMX Opens THIS WEEK !!!

After barely surviving the longest, coldest, snowiest, and most outrageously ridiculous winter on record (ahem, at least, that's what I heard) the Milwaukee BMX track crew has things ready for our 2008 season kick-off, gate practice this Thursday night and our new rider orientation which is scheduled for this Saturday morning.

Thursday Gate Practice will run from 6-8 p.m. and, as usual, riders will need a current ABA BMX membership, $5 for fees, and required safety gear, including a helmet, long sleeve shirt and full length pants. Bikes must have all reflectors, chain guards and kick stands removed.

The New Rider Clinic will start at 9 a.m. this Saturday Morning, May 31st and run until 10:30 a.m. New riders will receive an orientation to the sport of BMX as well as receive on track training from a group of nationally competitive local riders, including Greg and Tim Eiring, Dana Mittelstadt, Nick Campanelli and more.

New riders will need to bring: a helmet, long sleeve shirt, and full length pants. You might also consider wearing knee pads, elbow pads and gloves if you have them available (skateboard stuff works great) though they are not required. Since we'll be trackside in the heat of the day, sunscreen and water or some other liquid for hydration are also suggested. New riders need not be members of the ABA, and are able to ride under a one day free temporary membership, but ABA memberships will be available trackside. Cost of a full ABA BMX annual membership is $45 / rider. There is no fee for the new rider clinic.

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