THERE was plenty of two-wheel action at the Lilydale BMX Club recently when 300 riders from across Victoria and interstate came to ‘Conquer the Valley’.
Club president Brecken Davis rated the event on Sunday 1 February as a huge success.
“It was a fantastic day, with riders of all ages,” Mr Davis said.
“Our youngest racers were the mini-wheelers who were three and four years old, right through to our Vets in the 50-plus category.
“It was great to see the mums and dads out there.”
BMX is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia and is also an elite Olympic Sport.
The Yarra Ranges region is lucky to have one of the world’s best riders in Josh Callan who began his BMX career at Lilydale at the age of seven.
Callan is now the Victorian State Team coach and continues to compete as one of Australia’s best riders.
“The more senior members of the club, especially our teenage riders, are really looked up to by our younger riders,” Mr Davis said.
“It’s great the way they mentor each other in training and on race days. It’s all about doing your best and helping others along the way.”
Lilydale BMX Club is hosting a Come and Try Day on Saturday 28 February from 10am until noon. There will be demonstrations, free coaching, showbags for all riders and a free sausage sizzle. For more information or to register, call Cassie on 0417 533 077, or email lilydalebmx@gmail.com or visit the club’s Facebook at www.facebook.com/lilydale.bmx
