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Editor: ANDY FRASER June 25, 1980 Tel. 985-2131

Welcome to the noiseless bikers

Could become a big sport for young teens

WHAT'S THAL IN THE AIR? Nota bird or a planc, but tts BMX (Bicycle Moto-croan) the latest crare lor thrill
minded youngsters. Dave Wallach ‘goca for alr’ at the skate bowl at Scylynn Park where BMX riders mingle with
shatchoarders, cach having a turn at using the bowl. For more photos see B4-B5. (Terry Peton photo)

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TERRY PETERS

It’s just beginning to
catch on in Canada but
BMX (bicycle moto-
cross) actually began
several years ago in
California where it
rapidly gaimed popu-
larity and started to
spread.

The first race sanctioned
by the National Bicycle
Association was held June 6
at China Creck Park in
Vancouver where a course
has been established. Similar
in concept to moto-cross,
the rider must go over jumps
and bumps around banked
and flat curves all the while
racing against the clock.

Unlike moto-cross there is
no noise problem, so a track
could be located anywhere
without bothering residents.

There are new tracks
under construction in
Richmond and Langley but
none to date on the North
Shore

While they must practice
in Vancouver, there is a
strong North Shore team.
Sponsored by Outrageous
Cycle there is still room on
the team for good riders and
anyone interested should
visit the store at 1405 Hunter
in North Vancouver.

Store owner John
Williams has discovered a
growing interest in the sport.
“I've found that the same
group that enjoys
skateboarding are the ones
that pick up on BMX first.
There's a certain devil may
care attitude that is present
in both § sports.” Williams
belicves that “BMX will
become the biggest sport for
young teenage boys.”

So when Friday evening
comes around and you'd like
to see something different,
head over to China Creck
Park at Broadway and Gien
tn Vancouver and cheer on
the Outrageous riders,
admission is free and it
happens cvery Friday at 8:00
pm

Taylor Horseshoe

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