http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Is/was anyone here interested/involved in BMX? en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:49:13 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-370631 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:26:38 +0000 chdot 370631@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“ </p> <p>Former BMX racer ‘excited’ to qualify for World Championships 36 years after retirement </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/bmx-uci-hampshire-north-carolina-southampton-b2409427.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/bmx-uci-hampshire-north-carolina-southampton-b2409427.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-364278 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:31:08 +0000 chdot 364278@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://bikebiz.com/halfords-appoints-new-bmx-ambassador-charlotte-worthington-teams-up-with-bikeability-to-give-away-pre-pedalled-bikes/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://bikebiz.com/halfords-appoints-new-bmx-ambassador-charlotte-worthington-teams-up-with-bikeability-to-give-away-pre-pedalled-bikes/amp/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-361475 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:05:09 +0000 chdot 361475@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://bikebiz.com/not-just-for-kids-exploring-the-current-state-of-bmx/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://bikebiz.com/not-just-for-kids-exploring-the-current-state-of-bmx/amp/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-360528 Thu, 12 May 2022 14:35:17 +0000 LaidBack 360528@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Javier at Bike Works rides and sells s few stunt bike frames and extras. Maybe no mass market though.</p> <p>Often at Crags. Still a scene going on.<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdVJIiyAD4I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdVJIiyAD4I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-360526 Thu, 12 May 2022 13:46:01 +0000 chdot 360526@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://bikebiz.com/bmx-retailer-custom-riders-forced-to-shut-up-shop-after-almost-40-years-in-business/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://bikebiz.com/bmx-retailer-custom-riders-forced-to-shut-up-shop-after-almost-40-years-in-business/amp/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-126609 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:54:50 +0000 chdot 126609@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Took some Stenhouse and Balgreen children for a visit to Broxburn yesterday. </p> <p>I think they'll be wanting a track closer to their schools...</p> <p><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=vs9gN2L7iw8" rel="nofollow">http://youtube.com/watch?v=vs9gN2L7iw8</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-110512 Tue, 14 May 2013 17:38:04 +0000 tarmac jockey 110512@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>chdot - had a look at cycling schools. Impressed with the number of bikes. The BMX track would work well with the skatepark next door. I was out at the VAT RUN two weeks ago for a butchers. Great effort by all those involved. I side with Shanade, BMX is the way to go. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-110433 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30:41 +0000 chdot 110433@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://cyclingschools.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/balgreen-pupils-call-for-bmx-track" rel="nofollow">http://cyclingschools.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/balgreen-pupils-call-for-bmx-track</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-109965 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:20:59 +0000 chdot 109965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Broxburn Buccaneers BMX club</p> <p>Track practice this Saturday, 11th , 12 - 2pm , weather permitting<br /> "</p> <p>"<br /> Although the track is now open and being well used by local youngsters , the next phase is to improve on what we have , mis-calculations by the architects have left a surface that is not ideal , but with the continued involvement and commitment being shown by The West Lothian Council and Councillors , plus The Broxburn Community Council and The West Lothian Sports Council improvements in certain aspects of the track should be forthcoming . Thanks once again to all who have helped us achieve what we have already .</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://m.facebook.com/pages/Broxburn-Buccaneers-BMX-club/537169952993901?id=537169952993901&amp;refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FBroxburn-Buccaneers-BMX-club%2F537169952993901&amp;_rdr" rel="nofollow">http://m.facebook.com/pages/Broxburn-Buccaneers-BMX-club/537169952993901?id=537169952993901&amp;refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FBroxburn-Buccaneers-BMX-club%2F537169952993901&amp;_rdr</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-108132 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:41:11 +0000 chdot 108132@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Three-time world champion Shanaze Reade has predicted that Great Britain will become the world's dominant nation in BMX Supercross by the 2016 Olympics.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22207178" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22207178</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-108112 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:12:41 +0000 chdot 108112@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://cyclingschools.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/new-bmx-track-in-broxburn" rel="nofollow">http://cyclingschools.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/new-bmx-track-in-broxburn</a></p> <p>"<br /> Broxburn Buccaneers (<a href="https://twitter.com/buccaneersbmx">@BuccaneersBMX</a>)<br /> 17/04/2013 09:49<br /> Track at Stewartfield now open , practice sessions on Tuesdays 6-7pm<br /> Saturdays 2-3pm</p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-108108 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:52:20 +0000 chdot 108108@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/gbr20130418-gb-cyclingteam-LIVE---Manchester-UCI-BMX-Supercross-0" rel="nofollow">http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/gbr20130418-gb-cyclingteam-LIVE---Manchester-UCI-BMX-Supercross-0</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-108100 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:08:59 +0000 chdot 108100@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> As part of an initiative to grow the incredible sport of BMX Racing in Scotland. Scottish Cycling have asked about the locations of all BMX / Pump tracks in Scotland used or unuseable</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://bmxracingscotland.ning.com/m/discussion?id=3597405%3ATopic%3A62190" rel="nofollow">http://bmxracingscotland.ning.com/m/discussion?id=3597405%3ATopic%3A62190</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-108097 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:56:16 +0000 chdot 108097@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Legacy 2014 boost for sport and play projects </p> <p>First grants from £10million Active Places Fund announced</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=26547" rel="nofollow">http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=26547</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-106612 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:05:42 +0000 deckard112 106612@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I spent most of my youth at Lochend BMX track in the mid 80s (even after I was 'jumped' and had my bike nicked there once!) It's now a care home for the elderly. Also used to occasionally race with the Scotia guys although was never an official team member. Used to love spending time at the shop on Albert Street.</p> <p>Funnily enough, mate and I were at Carron Valley MTB trails yesterday talking about Andy Ruffel and Bob Haro, blast from the past!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-106432 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:48:28 +0000 Blueth 106432@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It seems not that long ago they built a new track at Musselburgh. I still pass it but I've never seen it in use. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-106390 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:33:33 +0000 retrodirect 106390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I used to race when I was briefly living in Manchester. I loved it, get a good pump through the rhythm section and there's no feeling like it. I alway said that if I could only do one cycle-sport it would be bmx racing.</p> <p>One of my big regrets is selling my race-BMX, but like you say I had nowhere to ride it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=9833#post-106384 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:24:43 +0000 chdot 106384@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>These days it's mostly associated with tricks and <a href="http://www.biketrialuk.co.uk/ScottishBiketrialClub.htm">Trials</a>, <a href="http://www.transgressionpark.com/">Transgression</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/sets/72157633120570512/">Saughton</a> and <a href="http://cyclingedinburgh.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/edinburgh-bike-video-runaway-success/">MacAskill</a>. </p> <p>It used to be a serious racing sport. </p> <p>That's how Chris Hoy started. </p> <p>I think this is the red remnant of the Hunters Hall BMX track. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/8565229827/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8565229827_943a4f7de2.jpg"></a></p> <p>Now it's an Olympic sport - but nowhere in the east of Scotland to try it or practice. </p> <p>Anyone/friends/relations involved 'before' or like to see facilities now? </p>