Got bit by the BMX bug

Over the weekend we participated in a track rental at the Orange Y that our friends Nick and Megan DiBlasi coordinated. This meant full access to the track and a working start gate. Since I’ve never done anything like this before, I felt a bit out of place and even intimidated. But after my first go at the track, I knew I was hooked. Oh I have to mention that this was so exhausting! By the time I got to the finish line, I was completely zapped and my throat was burning while my legs shook. As painful as it was, I was having a blast! I went back up to the start gate and went on the track again. By the time I was on my 3rd round, I was starting to figure out how to pump the course when and where to pedal.

Joe, RL, Gabe, Khoa, Jacob and a really fast guy.

This was a family friendly event. Kids from all ages were welcome to ride the track. That’s me in the red wearing my Rad Racing shirt, I thought it was appropriate for the event. Jared and Joe Solancho right behind. Joe used to take Jared to the venue when he was a kid to race, so it was nice to see him on the track enjoying himself.

Even Little Jake was having a go around the track.

Everyone was having so much fun that even Priscilla decided to try this BMX thing out.

She was actually pretty good at it, I think years of mountain biking paid off. She liked it so much, now she’s thinking of racing BMX!

Our friends Khoa (who is Mr. Careful) and Doc Thunda was getting RAD on the track.

Well that’s about it kids, if you ever get a chance to practice a BMX track, do it! We were just lucky to get invited, but I do know this, we’re hooked. So much so that I’m already window shopping for a 24″ BMX Cruiser.

Big thanks to the DiBlasi’s for arranging this event!