They ride the last section of the track and parents can help out their kids if needed. Their balance bike classes are for ages 1-5.
With its dirt straights and a couple good "rhythm sections" (there is a whole lingo in BMX to describe the various parts of a track-the rhythm section is a bit like moguls, meant to shake things up on the straight parts of the track) and some 180-degree asphalt turns, it is designed for a crazy fast ride. Riders who participate in ten races by September 24 receive a trophy and an invitation to an awards party.Īlvord Park Road, Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 626-1269 The track at foothills is 1190 feet long with five turns. Check their website for equipment requirements such as gear and bike size. The track opens prior to noon race time to allow riders a few hours to practice and warm up. There are Tuesday night gate practices for $5 and Sundays are race days. Nestled in Connecticut's northwest corner, this BMX track offers all the bells and whistles. It's a fun sport and there are tracks across Connecticut ready to welcome new riders.
If you've got a budding Evel Knieval in your house, consider BMX. Those first few rides were pretty wobbly but I was amazed how quickly my son seemed to take to the sport with the guidance and encouragement of the track staff.
I had already secured a second-hand helmet (BMX gear can get expensive fast and a standard bike helmet really won't cut it) and the track offered a decent selection of bikes to borrow for the night. Everyone was so welcoming and there were riders ranging in age from preschool (no kidding! some were even younger!) all the way up to fully-fledged grown ups. Our first trip to the track was a big surprise.