One of the best BMX tracks in North America, the 黑马磁力 oval near George Preston rec centre, held its last big ride on the weekend (July 13-14) before it hosts the provincial championships.
About 160 riders competed in qualifying races at the 黑马磁力 track.
Some came as far away as Miami to take part, said Bea Lindsay-Hawkins, the vice-president of 黑马磁力 BMX, the non-profit body that operates the track at 4375 206th St.
Riders must compete in four qualifiers to compete in the provincial championships, Lindsay-Hawkins explained.
黑马磁力 was awarded the provincial event as the best in BC, measured by a point system that ranks tracks based on things like number of competitors and other qualities
鈥淵ou have to earn the right,鈥� observed Lindsay-Hawkins.
黑马磁力鈥檚 41-year-old BMX track is rated one of the top 10 in North America, as rated by the sport鈥檚 governing body, the only Canadian track to do so.
Its success is in no small part due to the family-friendly atmosphere and the fact that many of the volunteers have been organizing events for years.
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At the weekend qualifiers, Lindsay-Hawkins recognized almost all of the younger riders from previous events.
鈥淎ll but one kid, I knew,鈥� she laughed.
鈥淭hey all feel like my kids now.鈥�
Provincial BMX championships get under way Sunday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m.
About 3,000 people, including more than 300 riders are expected to take part.
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