[urbaindk]

Hey everybody!

I've been in contact with the people who run the Chesapeake BMX track near Arundel Mills (Anne Arundel Co. MD near BWI) about allowing 26" bikes on their track. They got back to me and said it might be a possiblity and also mentioned that they might be interested in hosting some races. Before I get back with them I wanted to get a head count of who might be interested in either riding there or putting together some races. I just want a gauge of interest level before I talk with them. Please respond with your thoughts. I'll probably cross post this on DCstreet as well. Anywhere else I should list it?

Thanks,

Dave

 

[RATM]

I'd be interested in riding the track, not sure if I would want to race though, you can count me in for at least twice a month. I live in Annandale, so it's a bit of a hike to head close to BWI, but if the track is nice, I'm in.

 

[Mattoid]

Id ride there from time to time in the summer

 

[drt_jumper]

If it is an NBL sanctioned track they have to allow 26"s in. You can only race cruiser class but at least you can ride. If it is NBL gate practice you are allowed it. If it is just open track time then I guess it is the discretion of the track. Hope that helps

 

[urbaindk]

If it is an NBL sanctioned track they have to allow 26"s in. You can only race cruiser class but at least you can ride. If it is NBL gate practice you are allowed it. If it is just open track time then I guess it is the discretion of the track. Hope that helps

That's cool. The guy I contacted sounded open to it so I think it will work out. I still wanted to get and idea of the number of people interested to see if it would be worth scheduling races. Sounds like most people want to ride but not race. Personally I am indifferent. I'd do either. What the hell right?

 

[rvlacich]

I can't say I can commit to anything, but I'd like to try it. I've never ridden a BMX track, but it sounds like a ton of fun. Props for trying to organize this!

If you do find out, what types of pads, if any, will be mandated?

 

[drt_jumper]

Pad wise for NBL racing is top tube crossbar (handlebar) stem pad, Long pants, Long sleeve shirt and Full face helmet, or open face helmet with old school chin strap mouth gruard....that is all you need for NBL

 

[sguhrofst8]

yeah, i will definately ride and race.
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[a ward]

They let me ride my 26" at the track in Woodbridge for races and gate practices. They do charge for gate practice and other practice, but it's like $3 or so. It is definitely one of the nicest tracks on the east coast. Everyone there is really nice. They are only open certain hours because it is run by Prince William County. It's on the property where the Cannons play.
Check out their site http://www.angelfire.com/va2/novabmx

Winchester has a track that is always open: it's in a park. It's not kept up very well, but it's still a track.

Richmond is about the same. The locals will let you race and ride no problem.

We tried to ride at the Hampton Super Track last year at the National, but they wouldn't let us register because we needed more people or there was some paperwork/points thing that I can't remember or something.

BMX definitely helps with fitness. Try and sprint the whole track and see what happens...

Check the NBL Website, I think they didn't have the thing about pads on the bike in the rules last year. You do need long pants, long sleeves, and either a full face or an open face with a mouth guard.
A Ward

 

[rpk1988]

I just want to ride there. Maybe racing every once in a while. But free time riding I would be down for.

 

[bruiser]

occasionally they have days when its only like 10 bucks to race so ive gone up and raced theres another dude that rides a red kona that races there occaisionally its cool with the guys there u just have to race cruiser

 

[Msisle Dad]

Hey everybody!

I've been in contact with the people who run the Chesapeake BMX track near Arundel Mills (Anne Arundel Co. MD near BWI) about allowing 26" bikes on their track. They got back to me and said it might be a possiblity and also mentioned that they might be interested in hosting some races. Before I get back with them I wanted to get a head count of who might be interested in either riding there or putting together some races. I just want a gauge of interest level before I talk with them. Please respond with your thoughts. I'll probably cross post this on DCstreet as well. Anywhere else I should list it?

Thanks,

Dave

Dave, You can race a 26" there in cruiser class, My son Morgan has for years. Now if Chuck could give us our own gate... well thats mountain cross