Go-Ride Race Round 2!

This Thursday 6th May see's the second round of Platt Fields Go-Ride Racing Summer Series.

Aimed at novice BMX riders and new riders in the sport, the racing will be fun and action packed.

Open to all under 16 novices! Come along and give racing a go.

Registration 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Racing: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost £2

Call 0161 225 2920 to book on - places going fast!

Show us some skills night at the Youth Club!

Tonights session is all about skills work on and off the BMX Track. The session will be fast moving and fun!

Here are some skills from tonights coach:

Sam Foakes warming up for GSF from James White on Vimeo.

Holiday Camp and Go-Ride Race Report

This Easter Holiday, Manchester City Council and British Cycling ran a Holiday Camp leading into a Go-Ride Race at Platt Fields Park BMX Track.

During the four day camp, three and a half days consisted of race focussed coaching. Twenty five young people attended the camp over the four days, and consisted of new youth club riders, riders from local schools and riders completely new to BMX.


The race day consisted of a coached warm up, 3 moto qualifiers and a final. Twenty three riders took part in the racing which was close and competitive. Many parents stayed to watch, creating a good atmosphere that was helped by the fantastic weather. All riders taking part received a medal and a water bottle for taking part.

Integrating a series of coaching sessions with a Go-Ride Race has proved an effective way of moving riders on from coaching to racing. We will continue this seamless approach throughout the summer by doing the same at Youth Club sessions and Holiday Camps, providing further opportunities to race BMX as a novice in Manchester.

Holiday Camp!

4 Days of BMX coaching will take place this week at Platt Fields BMX Track. On the last day there will be a Go-Ride Race for all taking part.

Sessions run from 10:00-12:00 and cost £10 for all 4 days.

Limited bikes, helmets and equipment are available on a first come, first served basis

Power Hour!

The first Power Hour of the tax year takes place this Thursday at Platt Fields. This high intensity session is aimed at all under 18's!

Time: 5-6pm

Cost: £1

To book on, call: 0161 225 2920

Gate Balance!

Tuesday nights youth club will spend time working on gate balance. All abilities now welcome.

Time: 5pm - 6pm
Cost: £1

Limited Bikes, Helmets and Padding available on a first come, first served basis

Platt Fields BMX Go-Ride Racing Summer Series!

This summer will see a series of five Go-Ride Races held at Platt Fields BMX track!

With newcomers to the sport the focus, each event will be held at either the end of a Platt Fields holiday camp, or at the end of a 3 week coaching plan with Manchester BMX Youth Club. We expect this to help make the transition into racing as smooth as possible.

It is also hoped that these events will act as a stepping stone for riders to progress into Club, Regional, and National competition.

All under 16's welcome who are new to the sport!

Check British Cycling Events Calender for more info:

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/Bridge/calendar_future.asp?evt_disc=BMX