What age did you re-start BMX?
05-06-24, 09:22 AM
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What age did you re-start BMX?
For some of us we put the bike down for a while and then picked it up after some time. I'm interested to know how long between others did? I'm thinking of picking it back up again myself...
05-11-24, 08:48 AM
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I never really did any racing as a kid, there were no tracks anywhere close - I started after my kids did, I was 40.
05-13-24, 10:43 AM
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I raced in 1981 a few times, then again in 1996 a few times. In 2021 at 51 the bug bit again and I raced most of the season and got number 10 in the state. There seems to be a huge resurgence of mid 50's and older people getting back into it. the tracks have changed a lot since the 70's and 80's but the people are still great and the BMX family is as strong as ever.
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05-13-24, 11:19 AM
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this is one of my missed goals in life (I'll be 60 this year). I always wanted to do it, and never did. I didn't know anyone into it when younger, and then thought I'd have a chance in my mid 50s if my kids showed interest, but as luck would have it, they don't even want to learn to ride bikes. Shame because we have a track in town.
I did restore a 1990 Schwinn Phantom during the pandemic as part of an online build-off on another bicycle forum. I ride it around the driveway when the kids are using kick scooters/skates and playing.
I did restore a 1990 Schwinn Phantom during the pandemic as part of an online build-off on another bicycle forum. I ride it around the driveway when the kids are using kick scooters/skates and playing.
05-14-24, 04:16 PM
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You should go to the track. The first race is free with no obligation to join. Most tracks will rent you a bike and a helmet, just wear long sleeves and pants. Find out when they open and get there early so you can get a few practice laps in and try the gate. You won't regret it!
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05-15-24, 09:16 AM
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this is one of my missed goals in life (I'll be 60 this year). I always wanted to do it, and never did. I didn't know anyone into it when younger, and then thought I'd have a chance in my mid 50s if my kids showed interest, but as luck would have it, they don't even want to learn to ride bikes. Shame because we have a track in town.
I did restore a 1990 Schwinn Phantom during the pandemic as part of an online build-off on another bicycle forum. I ride it around the driveway when the kids are using kick scooters/skates and playing.
I did restore a 1990 Schwinn Phantom during the pandemic as part of an online build-off on another bicycle forum. I ride it around the driveway when the kids are using kick scooters/skates and playing.
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