BMX event starts today in Redmond
Published 12:00 am Friday, April 10, 2015
REDMOND — The USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals run today through Sunday in the Bank of the Cascades Center at the Deschutes County fairgrounds.
More than 1,000 BMX (bicycle motocross) riders of all ages and skill levels from across the country are expected to compete during the three days of racing.
Gates open today at 10 a.m., Saturday at 6:30 a.m. and Sunday at 7 a.m.
Registration to race will take place today from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Race categories range from 6 and younger to 36 and older, and registration fees range from $25 to $130.
The Great Northwest Nationals are part of USA BMX’s yearlong national series, which includes 32 races staged at venues all across the nation.
For more information, visit www.usabmx.com.
— Bulletin staff report