Cardiff BMX Racing Club

What an incredible achievement for our BMX club!

Our club continues to go from strength to strength. We've grown from just 16 club riders in 2024 at a regional home race to an amazing 53 riders today!
This growth is a testament to the dedication, enthusiasm, and support of everyone involved. A huge congratulations to all of our riders for being part of this fantastic journey and helping to create such a positive, welcoming, and thriving club environment.

A special thank you also goes to all of our volunteers. Your time, commitment, and hard work behind the scenes make everything possible.

34 days to go till National !!!

CARDIFF REGIONAL RAFFLE PRIZE OF THE DAY ….

Make sure you pick up a ticket because one lucky person will have the chance to win a one night stay at Great House Hideaways in one of their luxury secluded lodges including their brand new Tŷ Bryn Treehouse lodge with covered hot tub. Based near Usk in beautiful South Wales. Check it out on Instagram/facebook great.house.hideaways
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Entries Closing Soon - Saturday 30th May 1800.

Elite Prize Money - £1,400 (Elite Men/Elite Female)

Get the track raceready for our 1st National in July!

Entries via British Cycling - https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/335144/South-West-BMX-Regional-Series-2026---Round-6-Cardiff

Entries close on Saturday at 18:00. Remember no on the day entry!

Saturday:
1100 – 1225 Training with Neil Forsyth 11 & Under
1230 – 1355 Training with Neil Forsyth 12+
1400 – 1700 Open session

Sunday:
0900 Race admin opens
0930 - 1010 Practice session for 12 & under
1015 - 1045 Practice session for 13+
1045 - 1100 Elite practice (8m)
1130 Racing starts
Balance Bike Race between Semis/Finals

Elite Open:
We will be running an Open Elite class for both male and female using the 8m.
1st place: £400
2nd place: £200
3rd place: £100
Open 17-24 and Female 17-29 Payback will run as usual

Gazebos:
South West Clubs: Berm 1 and Berm 3
Out of region clubs and teams: First straight

Please do not position gazebos against the track fence as this area needs to be clear for all spectators and for access. Spaces are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please note: Berm 2 is reserved for Cardiff riders. Please ensure you clear all your rubbish at the end of the race and place in the correct bins provided.

Catering:
Foodelectable, Bellas Bites & Madox Coffee will be onsite serving a tasty selection of hot food inc. breakfast baps, curry, toasties, burgers and chips as well as hot drinks.

Tuck Shop:
The Cardiff Tuck Shop will be open and stocked with soft drinks, sweets, crisps and chocolate.

Traders:
Crucial BMX & Green Machine will be onsite.

Car Parking:
Parking is on the playing fields alongside the track and will cost £5. Payable on arrival.
Parking is not allowed on the playing fields overnight on Saturday, on surrounding roads or residential areas, along Hartland Road (access road to the track).
Under no circumstances is camping allowed on the playing fields

PLEASE RESPECT THESE RULES. ANY VIOLATION COULD SERIOUSLY IMPACT THE RUNNING OF THE NATIONAL.

Waste & Recycling:
In Wales, we are legally required to recycle. Please help by using the correct bins:
🟥 Red: Plastic/metal
🟦 Blue: Paper/cardboard
🟧 Orange: General waste

Dogs:
Well behaved dogs are welcome in Riverside Park but please note that they are not permitted inside the permanent fenced area of Cardiff BMX Racing Club. The only exception is for guide dogs.

*Next South West Regional…………..Cardiff.*

Entries close on Saturday at 18:00. Remember no on the day entry!

Monday 25th May - Closed

Tuesday 26th May - Closed

Wednesday 27th May - Closed

Thursday 28th May -
10:00 - 12:30 National Prep Clinic 11 Unders - booking via XLR8
12:30 - 15:00 National Prep Clinc 12 Overs - booking via XLR8
18:00 - 2100 Open session

Friday 29 May -
10:00 - 12:30 National Prep Clinic 11 Unders - booking via XLR8
12:30 - 15:00 National Prep Clinic 12 Overs - booking via XLR8

Saturday 30th May -
10:00 – 11:00 Club beginner coaching
11:00 – 12:25 Regional training with Neil Forsyth 11 & Under – book on the app
12:30 – 13:55 Regional training with Neil Forsyth 12 Over – book on the app
14:00 – 17:00 Open session – split pens if necessary

Sunday 31st May -
09:00 Race admin opens
09:30 - 10:10 Practice session for 12 and under riders
10:15 - 10:45 Practice session for 13+ and cruiser riders
10:45 - 11:00 Elite practice (8m)
11:00 Rider sign in closes and pre sheets available online via Sqorz
11:15 Motos drawn and posted online via Sqorz
11:30 Racing starts
3 qualifying motos
Semi finals
30 minute break
Finals
*All times are approximate and may be adjusted if necessary

XLR8 bookings - https://www.spinlink.co.uk/clubs/5?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnau5bm5-FFCBHh2r16ZWsuiKY-HC6C5nu8b7ISSIGGdZ8egfju-rsiDc_PPA_aem_FQDQpr-iMgjEbCPLg6RS_Q

An amazing day down in Cornwall with some awesome results! Big shout out to .henz for the move of the year to win his final but taking his first regional win, our rider of the day goes to Ethan!

Parking goes on sale at 10:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning - don't miss out!

We have over 100 VIP spaces available next to the track. In addition, we have a further 300 plus spaces available at the University facility at the start of Hartland Road. This is only a short walk/ride from the track.

Parking is not permitted on the access road nor in the residential streets nearby. Dogs are not permitted in the University car park.

Parking attendants will be on site to direct you to your space.

Parking Fee:

VIP Parking (next to track): £30
Standard Parking (University): £15

Accessible parking available next to the track for those who display a blue badge: £15

Access Times:

Friday: 12:00 to 14:30 & 16:30 to 21:00
Saturday: 07:00 to 19:00
Sunday: 07:00 to 19:00

No vehicles can be left onsite overnight (apart from vehicles with camping passes within the campsite)

Camping goes on sale at 10:00 tomorrow (Saturday) morning - don't miss out!

100 spaces will go live, depending on the takeup we might make more available in a couple of weeks.

We have camping available for the weekend on the field adjacent to the track for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Camping is open from Thursday 2nd July through to Sunday 5th July.

Pitches will be 10m x 8m and be clearly marked out. Only one vehicle per pitch. Shower and toilet facilities will be available. Gas stoves are allowed but no BBQ’s or open fires. 24 hour security will be in place.

Well behaved dogs are welcome but they will not be permitted into the track area. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times within the boundaries of the campsite (there are fields on the opposite side of the track where you can exercise dogs freely). Please ensure that you clear up after your dog using the bins provided.

Camping Fee:

3 day camping pass: £120
Camping is possible for 2 days but the 3 day price will apply.

Opening Times:

Arrivals on Thursday 2nd July between 12:00-14:30 & 1630-21:00
Arrivals on Friday 3rd July between 09:00-14:30 & 1630-21:00
Departure on Sunday 5th July within 1 hour of racing finishing
There will be no arrivals allowed outside of the scheduled times.

Camping guide and conditions will be shared separately.

Monday 18th May: Closed

Tuesday 19th May: 1800-1900: Beginners
Coaching - Gareth, 1915-2030: Intermediate Coaching - Gideon

Wednesday 20th May: 1830-1930: U13s Expert Coaching - Adrian/Tom, 1930-2030: 13+ Expert Coaching - Adrian/Tom, Booking via Spond (TRA)

Thursday 21st May: 1800-1900: Intermediate Coaching - Gareth/Gideon, 1900-2100: Open Session inc 8m Hill

Friday 22nd May: Closed

Saturday 23rd May: 1000-1100: Beginners Coaching - Gideon/Hugh, 1100-1400: Open Session (8m Hill available)

Sunday 24th May: 1100-1400: Open Session (8m Hill available), South West Regional Series - Round 5, Cornwall, Enter via British Cycling

Shout out for Volunteers:

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rTJs8y4XvgJNWChw8

This July, the South West will host its first National BMX event in more than 14 years as we welcome riders from across the UK and beyond to Cardiff to compete against the very best in their age categories. We are also proud to host the National Championships on the Friday evening, where the country’s top riders will battle for the title of National Champion and the honour of wearing the Union Jack sleeve for the year ahead.

Our aim is to deliver more than just a race weekend, we want to create a truly memorable event. We want to create an atmosphere second to none. We want to showcase our fantastic facility. We want visitors to leave talking more about what Rocked, rather than what Sucked!!

To make that happen, we are calling on not only our dedicated Cardiff volunteers, but also anyone across the South West BMX community who would like to be part of something special for the region. With the support of our amazing South West Committee, we want to build a “Green Army” of volunteers to help bring the event to life.

We’re not asking you to commit to the entire weekend, far from it. Even volunteering for a two-hour shift would make a huge difference and be greatly appreciated. British Cycling manages the racing itself, so most volunteer roles do not require any prior knowledge of race operations.

If you’re able to help, please complete the form below by June 5th and we will be in touch nearer to the time with roles and timings.

Thank you in advance, Diolch yn fawr!