| K.V. Bike Park |
Come Race With The Best In BMX!
Welcome to the KV Bike park – we’re glad you stopped by. No doubt you have
been riding your bicycle for quite some time – but now you want to RACE! You’ve
jammed around your neighborhood with your friends, jumping curbs and racing on
homemade tracks built in vacant lots or even in your own backyard. Well, believe it
or not, that’s exactly how BMX (Bicycle Motocross) Racing all started back in the
early 70’s.
Getting started in BMX is easy and the NBL sanctions more than 160 tracks across
the country – Find an NBL track here. Once you have located an NBL track near
you, check out their website for event schedules and directions to the track. You
will have several low-cost options to start racing and you’ll be competing against
other kids of the same age and skill level.
The NBL offers exciting local, state, regional and national programs, each with a
new opportunity to win exciting awards such as trophies, plaques, number plates,
clothing, scholarships and more. TIP: Before entering your first race, participate in
a few practice or training events to make sure you are familiar with the local track.
Many tracks offer rider clinics and camps to help you gain experience and learn
new skills.
NBL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Options to try BMX:
First race – Many of our tracks will offer either a free or low-cost option to let you
try BMX Racing before purchasing a license and additional equipment (if needed)
Each track should have bikes and helmets for you to borrow to try out the track
before your first race. You can also earn free-race coupons through our Bring-A-
Buddy and hang-tag programs.
30-day trial membership – $30. A low-cost, short term option for you to see if you
enjoy racing organized BMX. You can then upgrade to a full membership for an
additional $15 and receive a full NBL Membership with the benefits listed below:
Full Membership Benefits:
BMX Today Magazine — the official magazine of the NBL features more than 100
pages of race coverage, points listings, race results, rider profiles, race
advertisements, and much more. BMX Today is mailed directly to your home
address 11 times per year.
Access to any NBL track in the USA, each one with a different and exciting design.
Excess Sport Accident insurance coverage.
Ability to compete in local, state, regional and national programs and earn various
titles, prizes and overall year-end rankings.
Earn exciting awards at all race events including trophies, plaques, clothing, and
even NBL Race bucks that can be used towards vendor purchases.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
For additional specifications, visit our rulebook webpage here.
The BMX Bike:
Most 20” and 24” cruiser bicycles can be used for competition. Must be in
mechanically safe working condition.
MOUNTAIN BIKES ARE WELCOME
Number plate affixed to your handlebars – A temporary number plate will be
supplied by the track at no charge.
No kickstand, chain guard, reflectors, freestyle pegs or other protruding
dangerous equipment attached.
Helmet and Apparel (Clothing):
Helmet – full-face or open face with a suitable mouth guard
(Tracks may have helmets for you to use during your trial race)
Long pants
Long Sleeves
Closed-toe shoes
YOUR FIRST DAY
Arrive early at the track to check out the course and to talk to staff in the
registration booth. A volunteer from the track will show you around the facility and
help you get ready for your race.
Sign up. Check the posted sign-up times and be sure to ask as many questions as
you need. Your first race is very inexpensive and you may be eligible to race with
for free or you have the option to purchase a 30-day trial or full NBL racing
membership if you plan to race more events throughout the year.
Get your gear ready. You will need to have a helmet, long pants, long sleeve shirt,
and closed-toe shoes as per the NBL rulebook.
Bike Inspection is held before each race to ensure that your bicycle is safe and
mechanically fit.
Practice the course as much as possible so that you feel comfortable with the
starting gate, obstacles, and turns. Tip: Take a training clinic before your first race.
Check the moto board. The track will post moto-sheets on this board and it is your
responsibility to check your moto number and gate lanes for each race. Write them
down on your hand, a piece of paper, or memorize them.
Race Time! Listen to the announcers and get ready for your first race. Though it
can be tough to relax, just try to keep your mind focused on having fun. The rest is
up to you. Good luck!
Getting Started
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