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B M X
The Gisborne B M X Club held an Open Day to encourage new members to discover the challenge and thrills of riding around a B M X track. There is always a bike available for newcomers to give it a go. Races are 1 pm every 2nd Sunday at the track at the back of Anzac Street
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Fred Allan once rated In the top 5 In NZ showed his skill by riding backwards around the track.
Rowena Kaa (rated 3rd In NZ) leds Bridgette Hughes to the last jump on the back straight
Racing around the European Corner past the commentary tower led by Jontaine White, followed by John Freeman, Brendon Gooch and Gavin Barber.
Each race begins with the riders balanced against the start gate which is ridden over when it drops. The speed develops as the riders power down the ramp to the first of many jumps and bends.