BMX club 'open to all' as it celebrates 45 years

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“At the minute, the ground is very uneven and it gets a bit damp on the path. The club operates as a not for profit charity and had previously built a new track and club house, but it now hoped to do even more.He added that the sessions “keep the kids fit and healthy” while […]

A series of BMX riders dressed in varying race gear and crash helmets cycle across the track.

The club operates as a not for profit charity and had previously built a new track and club house, but it now hoped to do even more.He added that the sessions “keep the kids fit and healthy” while bringing “smiles for miles”.The club relied on the local government to keep its facilities safe and fit for purpose.Ipswich BMX club, based in Landseer Road, Suffolk, was established in 1980 and has produced a number of talents who went on to represent Great Britain at national and global competitions.

Tracey Reeve, wearing a black coat stand in front of the clubhouse.

The club also offers advanced development sessions for those with more experience.The club also wanted to get more schools involved, Miss Reeve said.

“We would love to have a disabled strip in front of the fencing which would enable disabled people, or those with accessibility needs, to be able to stand and watch,” Miss Reeve said.It is open to everyone of all ages “whether they’ve got a bike or not”, and the club is able to help with equipment.

A pale clubhouse building with a black and red "Ipswich BMX club" banner across the top. A BMX bike with a red front lays in front of the clubhouse.

“We had possibly eight riders go to the world championships in Glasgow and that is the aim for every rider,” he said.”We’re trying to get the kitchen finished off so we can sell our own food and drink as opposed to having to have vendors.Miss Reeve said the club hoped to host that race next year, but it required “a lot of groundwork” first.Miss Reeve thanked the county councillors who used their facility pots to contribute to the development of their track and clubhouse and later went on to thank the Ipswich Borough Council who it leased the land from.She said both councils had done “a really good job to help and support” them.Anyone interested in trying the sport was encouraged to come to its taster event on Sunday between 13:00 GMT and 14:30.Mark Steele, one of the club’s coaches, revealed he “just wants to see the children grow in confidence” and they often helped him improve his own riding skills.”We have so many of the community’s children here every day and every night who come to play on the track and ride,” she continued.