Why start BMX Racing at 48 years old!?
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2019
- While many people will say you are "never too old" to try a new sport, they don't sincerely mean it. There are certain athletic activities which are viewed as "weird" or "inappropriate" by society. While many people may think BMX is one of those sports exclusive to children, they would be surprised to learn the oldest age categories of BMX racing are over the age of 60. This video talks bout how Olympian Brooke Crain inspired me with a photo on the Haro website.
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Written & Directed by Eric Muss-Barnes
www.LearnBMXRacing.com
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Music:
"Neon Summer" by Diamond Field (feat. Nina Yasmineh)
"Won’t Compromise" by Diamond Field + Bob Haro (Luca Discs)
Used by permission.
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Oh man, I'm 46 and I've spent the last 4 years losing 120 lbs through diet and cycling. In back to my hs weight and just started skatepark riding on a dj bike. I enjoy your videos but the wisdom you threw at the end just blew me away. Even though I've been killing it (just completed a 100 km mtb marathon) and I'm immensely happy, I've been acting as though my best years are far gone, that my time has passed and even feeling slightly ashamed for learning tricks at my age. I can really relate to everything you said and your words at the end might just transform my outlook on life.
Thank you so much. That's a very kind comment. Every now and then, some jerk leaves a rude and crappy comment. I just delete those. But it's always so nice when someone leaves a positive and uplifting comment like you.
Congratulations on getting back in shape and I wish you many more decades of health and joy.
Man that’s incredible! I love reading things like this. Age is just a number, and it seems like a ton of it comes down to your mindset. People tend to stop having any fun as they get older, then complain that getting old sucks. Something about riding a 20” bike feels like the fountain of youth 🙃
@@thomaslemon3971 I know man!!! The bike has been a life changer for me, I’m in my best health ever, met my best friend through cycling and when I’m bitter, anxious or down, even a quick ride on the bike will immediately change my outlook. Its like magic!! -“feels like the fountain of youth...” Amen and so true!!
I started racing in Sept 2020 at the age of 54. I'm now 55 and racing a 20" class bike. The bike I bought to race was the first BMX bike I've ever owned. I never had a BMX bike as a kid. It's been a blast so far. Thanks for the great video and inspiration to keep going.
That's awesome. Glad to hear you are finally able to ride a BMX bike! Better late than never!
I had Never raced BMX before and I started racing at the age of 48 at Hesperia BMX. Still Racing Today and loving every minute of it...
Hey, Norman! Good to see a comment from you! Thanks for watching.
Great!!
Whenever my family gets together and are on bikes we still do the "E.T. skid" 🤣
I'm 42 recovering from cardiac failure and thinking of racing BMX. This is one of the most inspiring videos I've watched. Thank you for your well-worded thoughts. I also discovered here that Bob Haro creates damn awesome music. Thanks for that as well. Keep on doing what you do, good sir!
Thank you so much.
Isn't it crazy that Bob Haro does music!? And it's good! True Renaissance man, he is.
I wish you all the best on your speedy recovery.
I raced in the 1970s, and I am 59 years old now. I have had cardiac failure as well 10 years ago and have started racing again after all these years! It's great to hear of someone else doing the same! Lets go get them wins!
I'am 51 and still going to the skatepark (TAZ in Montréal, QC, Canada) riding my bmx on vert!
Have fun.
So glad to see this! I just started with my 6 year old. We both had our first race on 1 February 2020. One day before my 48th birthday. Same as most, I've had this dream for many years. It's finally coming true! This is a great sport we enjoy together!
That's awesome!! Welcome!
Fantastic. Thanks for commenting and best wishes to you and your kid for many years of happy racing together.
I’m 50 years old and want to get back into riding, but for health reasons, wonderful video brother, truly was inspiring.
Thanks, man. I'm glad you found it enjoyable and I hope you have a great time when you get back on your bike.
47 and racing novi on the same bike you have. It was a dream as a kid that has finally came true. My son and I love it. Just hit the Blue Ridge Nationals and had a great time.
I was there what a great weekend I hear its going to be there again next year.
Awesome man!
Very cool! Chase is still kind of a niche bike; I don't see very many of them, but everyone who has one really likes it.
Im 47 this year , never own a race BMX before ..my 8 year son is into BMX racing and im coaching him at the same time now this video really inspire me to get started with one...!! Hell Yeah its time to Send It!! Thank you for the wonderful message!!
You are very welcome. Owning your own BMX bike will help a lot with your coaching too! Hope you and your son continue to build wonderful memories together in BMX.
59 Years old. Cardiac failure 10 years ago, haven't raced since the 1970s. Just started racing again!
Have fun and keep that heart beating healthy for decades to come!
I can relate to your story mine is very similar. I started racing again on my 49th birthday in 2018 and loving every minute. When I started I couldn't believe how many guys are racing 46-50 novice class especially at the bigger races.
That's really cool. I'm glad to hear you're back out there. It's a lot of fun that so many adults are still racing.
Im 49 and living in japan . My first bmx was when i had 15 .i started again this days.
i have a haro bmx.
I installed a rotor today and having fun!!
Glad to see so many people around my age and more still riding !🔥🔥💯💯👍👍👍
That's great! Keep having fun on that bike.
Hey that was awesome! I've just turned 50 and looking forward to racing first time ever early next year! Inspired video, great job!
That's great! I'm glad this inspired you! Have fun out there.
This is the best vid on CZcams. 100%speaks to everyone waiting to follow their dream. At 45 I'm reviving my Haro Group 1a and looking for a club to start racing at. This video was so honest.👌
What a kind comment. Thank you, man. I really appreciate that.
Really cool to see this video. I’m 49 and my boys are 12 and 9 and we just got BMX bikes. I’m channeling my inner childhood. We’re freestyle now as we’ve got skateparks very close to us but we’re already looking at more bikes for track racing. Haven’t felt this excited about a hobby or sport in years 💙
That's awesome. Thank you for the comment and I wish you and your sons all the best. Whether you are at the skatepark or move over to a racetrack, I hope you all have great fun and build wonderful memories together.
I'm seriously getting ready to start at 63. My son raced expert class for years . He is returning to it at 30 .and 2 grandkids starting. We love this sport
That's awesome. 3 generations of one family on the track? God bless you all.
I’m 34 and have been thinking that I'm too old to ride BMX again, just so glad to watch this video. Thanks for reigniting an old passion.
You are most welcome. Get out there and race, man! 34 isn't too old at all!
@@LearnBMXRacing sure, will do. Keep inspiring
Thank you for this!! I’m 52, and for the past year I’ve been coming up with reasons why I SHOULDN’T get back into BMX…and this just helped me make my decision. Let’s go. Thank you!
Awesome. I'm glad to hear that. Have fun out there!
Dude, back in early 80's I was always last or I crashed but for some reason I got the itch to try racing again
Very well said!! I used to race when I was kid went to all the nationals and state races but life happened. I am now 30 and just started racing again 3 weeks ago at freedom park in Camarillo. It’s never too late and you look great out there man!! Hopefully I’ll get to go by AV and ride with you sometime. Keep racing and doing these videos they inspired me and I’m sure there will be many more people you can reach. Love the vids, stories and tips!!!
Thank you so much!
Yeah, it seems many of the adults who race are getting back into it from childhood. I am one of the few who never set foot on a track until this Spring.
I've never been over to Freedom Park yet.
Thanks for the compliments and for taking the time to write. I didn't realize how freakin' slow I am until I saw myself on video. I *feel* like I'm going fast, but... man, I need to pick up the pace! LOL
Have fun out there and maybe I'll see you at a track!
I'm 45, and just started racing, too!!! Never really knew much about racing BMX as a kid. My son has now gotten me into it.
And I'm gaining stamina, losing weight, getting stronger, AND having fun!!!
Usually the dads are introducing the sport to their kids. Funny to see it the other way around! Keep having fun!
Dude, I found and love your videos! I’m a dad getting back into it because of my son so I’m finding this so inspiring and fun!! Thanks for making the vids and keep em coming brother!!!🤙🏽
You're welcome. I hope to start shooting more video in a few weeks. We'll see how it goes!
I never thought I’d be buying another BMX in my 40s but as my son’s passion for it grows, so it stokes the embers of mine. The round up of this video really hit home for me. I love a bit of nostalgia, who doesn’t, but I’m really looking forward to creating new memories, rather than reliving old ones. Bring on the new ‘good old days’.
Right on, man. Have fun out there!
Mate I'm 48 and have just bought a Sunday Model C 24in BMX and am riding again for the first time in 30 years. My 5yo son has really taken to BMX at skateparks and although I've got a long way to go before I can do what he's doing at the tender age of 5, I'm having a blast and my son is over the moon that I'm doing it with him.... I may have "all the gear and no idea" right now, but I will be dropping into our local bowl in the not too distant future and getting much needed fitness in the interim. Thanks for inspiring men of our generation to get back out there and have a go 👍
You are most welcome. And thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure your son will cherish these memories with you for the rest of his life.
Thats very encouraging. I’m 52, had BMX sponsor in Brazil when 14 and planning to be back on the track. Thank you for this lovely video
You're welcome. Hope you get back out there and have fun!
I been riding my bike since 1983, and it was until last friday that I rode a real BMX track.
It was a blast!
I will continue to BMX until I can.
Thank you for your videos, as a native Spanish speaker it's really easy to understand your English.
Nice! I'm glad you got to ride a BMX track for the first time.
You're welcome for the videos and I'm happy you find them easy to understand.
Thank you for those words and video - moved me very deeply. Being 45 I just ended my very first race season among the few 40+ riders in Slovakia. A year of meeting people shaking their heads and asking "why are you doing it?", some just laughing...wasn´t always easy to keep a clear mind, good vibe and stand in the gate again. But the feeling on the track is totally worth it! Not to mention the great time I can spend with my two boys during trainings and racing days. It is good to know, that there are freaks like us around the world ;-)
Memories made with your sons are more valuable than ridicule from strangers. Keep having fun! For yourself and for your kids!
Im flashed! My second training and I had the pleasure to have a training with Kristaps Veksa the 2023 World Champion. First bump wheeled on my 2nd day at the BMX track
Well said, Brother! I’m 47 and updating an old Redline BMX cruiser... planning to race BMX in central Ohio in 2021! Thanks also for the positive vibes!
Nice. Enjoy yourself on those Ohio tracks.
I had decided to make a comeback after 38 years away from the sport. I ran across your post while researching and im now convinced to continue down this path. I was a wheeler and dealer when i was younger, frequently flipping bike frames and swapping parts always in search of an upgrade. It will be nice to be able to afford everything now without the extra hassles. Floval Flyer Cruiser is what im planning on !
Awesome! Enjoy the new bike and the new memories!
44 and just got my first race bike a few weeks ago. My son also got his first race bike this year and it's great to learn with him.
That's really cool. I hope the two of you build some great memories together, racing BMX.
what a fantastic video you are a great inspiration i am 59 years old and have enjoyed riding bikes my whole life mostly on mountain bikes and i have just ordered my first bmx i am so excited should get it in a week or so.....please keep making videos like this one...thank you so much...and your presentation is the best i have ever seen you are a great communicator
Thank you very much. I definitely plan to keep making more videos. Have a great time on your new BMX bike!
Hola, soy de Bolivia, tengo 39 años y este año empecé con el bmx Racing, es genial, muy lindas palabras, saludos.
Thanks for watching and keep having fun racing in Bolivia!
Thanks for the inspirational video I had no expectation of seeing today -- or ever!
I'm an old school BMX'er who started back around 1974 on an old Schwinn after watching On Any Sunday on tv. It wasn't until I saw a flyer for a race in the window of a 7-11 that I even thought organized races were a thing. That summer was my first race. BMX was my life and then I got into high school, grew to 6 ft tall, discovered Black Sabbath, and did some high school sports. My bike seemed too small and, well... child like. So, I stopped racing in 1982 and sold my PK Ripper to a neighborhood kid. I haven't been on any type of bicycle (except for a stationary one at the gym) since then. Sometimes I regret it.
Now I'm 56 years old and rather overweight. I'm back on the fitness wagon again, but BMX will always hold a place in my heart and that's why, when I decided a couple of weeks ago that I want a bike just to get into shape, I'm going to get a BMX style cruiser. Doubt I'll ever get on a track again, but it's fun to think about.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing your story.
Once you get your BMX cruiser, I would encourage you to head out to a practice day your local track. Don't feel obligated to race. And definitely go VERY slow on your first lap. But it might feel pretty great to roll around the track again.
Thanks again for your comment and have fun on your new bike!
If you do get one, I recommend you get one with racing geometry. I tried some of SE bikes - flyers and big rippers and they felt like riding Pee Herman’s bike - a nice, smooth ride, but I didn’t even feel comfortable just hopping up and down curbs. Once I got on an actual racing bike, it felt like old times. Still got a lot of weight to lose before getting on a track, but I’ve been having a blast on the hike and bike trails
@@robertloerwald3
SE BIkes were my favorite back in the day. They were still fresh and had an exotic vibe about them. I'm definitely gonna look at them.
And yeah, I am really starting to get more deep into the BMX groove again. I have been looking at bikes, but the cost for a decent, race worthy bike (and I am serious about any machine I purchase) is crazy. I could buy a cheap bike made by Framed. But I would immediately start changing components, so a cheap bike is kind of pointless. Then there are the higher end bikes like Chase, Haro, and GT which have pretty decent XXL frames (I'm 6ft) but aren't over $1,000. My wife would kill me for spending over a grand on a bike when I haven't even ridden a track yet! I wouldn't blame her either.
My other option is to simply start piecing together a bike from what I have and add on better parts.
On Saturday, a guy on Facebook marketplace sold me two beat up bikes (Mongoose) that her found in an old storage unit. I'm looking at it as frames, wheels, and handlebars ready to go. Everything else can be trashed. I also was the recent recipient of a free (and very used) frame that I determined was a Fit Bike. That frame seems to be the best, so I'm going with that. I already stripped the crackhead spraypaint and will be prepping it for paint. It is also a more modern frame. I figure I can piece one together using a mix of old and new components and get my start with that. Later, as my fitness improves and my old BMX skills start coming back, I can justify buying something more worthy.
I raced bitd, loved it until freestyle took over a bit more. I gave up and went over to road bikes and racing. But BMX is where the fun and newness was. Always was. I'm 51 now, bought myself a Haro Master DMC 24. The fun and freedom of BMX is still there. Thanks for posting the videos and inspiring me and others
You're welcome.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. That is what makes creating these video worthwhile.
I Miss Racing I'm also 48 going to 49 this summer , I live 3 minutes away from the Old Azusa ABA & Also the NBL track right up the street from there ,I also saw when Whittier Narrows 1st Opened ,I also remember going to Orange Y and also Coal Canyon which was HellA BAD ASS and FAST those were the GOOD OLD DAYS we need to get more kids into this .
There are a lot of kids racing BMX. Most of the bigger State Races often have over 300 riders.
47 here. Just getting back into BMX because in the late 80's there weren't places to ride, now I'm able to go to places where I can actually enjoy riding and there are several that are even local to me. Perhaps I'll take a look at racing, but I'm in it for the tricks so far. Thanks for your videos.
You're welcome. And thank you for watching. Racing and freestyle are both fun, whichever you prefer to do.
Got my first race coming up 4-12-23. I'm 40 years young. Racing with my son who will have his first BMX gate drop too he's 7! Thanks for the inspiration hope you're still going strong!
That's awesome! Hope you and your son create some great times and memories at the track.
I'm definitely still racing. Not as frequently as I was 4 years ago, but I still get out there.
Great Video! I never raced BMX, but hit the BMX track for the first time in the 90's and haven't ridden since. I am getting the itch to do this with my kids, because of your videos. I admire the passion and positive messages in your work. Keep it up!
Thank you. That means a lot to me and I really appreciate your feedback. Have fun out there!
I started racing BMX at 30. Got out of it 10 years ago due to a bmx injury. Lol. Missed it a lot, started racing again 8 weeks ago, I'm now 54😵. I've seen you at the track, next time I'll say hello. Keep up the good work, and all you old guys out there grab a bike hit the track.
Very cool. I'm glad to hear you are back out there. Enjoy your racing!
i did the opposite of you, i went to cheer on a friend that races and instantly wanted to get back on a bike. i bought myself a haro annex pro and have been slowly learning how to race, but my heart is in freestyle like i did for many years in the 80's. the freestyle bike i am building is taking me back to a time that i cherish and have so many fond memories and now i am reliving those great memories and could not be happier about my decision to get back on a bike and pull off those tricks i did over 30 years ago.
That's awesome. As long as you are out on a bike having fun, that's all that counts. Whether you're racing or doing freestyle, it's all about enjoying your time on 2 wheels!
I turned 50 this year. I raced on a converted and strengthened folding bike as a kid (my parents couldn't afford an actual bmx). Then, after college friends got me into street/park bmx and rode that till I ended up in the hospital at 30 years old. But now, after 20 years, I've recently bought a second hand BMX and did some work on it to ride park again, because my little girl has taken up scootering (no scooter kid; she actually jumps and tricks). And instead of sitting around with other parents, decided to participate in the fun (again). Great bonding experience too. I'm the oldest guy on any kind of wheels at the park and having a ball 🤘
That's awesome. I always love hearing about parents joining their kids in action sports.
I'm 46 and just getting back into BMX. My Mongoose California GT (White out) was my most prized possession as a child. I always wanted to race (we had a local track, but I never signed up). I ended up giving my bike away to a neighbor who used it for parts when I became too tall to ride it...
Anyway, 30 years later... after doing a bit of road cycling with my wife (which I find pretty boring) I started to regain interest in BMX. There is a public BMX race track in my city and I've been riding it as much as possible on my dirt jumper. I'm still pretty terrible at jumping and my best ever attempt at a manual ended up with road rash... but I'm working on getting over the fear and I'm slowly getting more daring. The fear is real, I don't heal like I used to. I don't plan on ever racing, but if I could just ride the track well (clearing doubles and manualing through rollers) I would be happy.
I think there is a lot of us 40 sometimes out there that still loves BMX. We all lived on those bikes as kids and lets face it, those were some good times.
BTW, I just looked up my old bike and its worth over $6K today!!!! That's enough to buy the 2023 Chase Element Pro+ Cruiser I want, with thousands left to spare!!!
I went the opposite direction. I decided I didn't need to get air off the jumps, but I wanted to race.
Whatever you decide, all that matters is that you have fun! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I can relate, as I'm 43 and considering racing BMX myself.
It's truly a wonder I've not done it sooner, as I live next door to a world-class BMX track, and have always been into bikes. I'm currently riding a 2013 DK Sentry 24" cruiser, but have had a bit of everything, from 20" freestyle to home built trike choppers. 2 bikes I really wish I had now are 1986/7 Jamis Laser 2001 and a Cyclecraft of unknown production year. Best wishes on the success of your racing career.
Thank you. I've had a heck of a lot of bikes too. These new 6061 aluminum race bikes are so much lighter and better than the old ones. My 2019 Chase Edge is literally about 21 pounds for the entire bike. Pretty amazing. I have a highly-overbuilt 2006 Haro Backtrail that is about 40 pounds. My Haro is like a tank and my Chase is like a sportscar.
Thanks!!! I'm 52 now and rode bmx all through my childhood. I got rid of my prized PK in college when it definitely wasn't "cool" to be a bmxer any more. I have regretted that mistake of "caring about what other people think" so many times in my life. I just got another sweet 20" bike this year and am having tons of fun relearning things, and learning tricks I couldn't do back in the day. (We now have youtube vids to help us! Back then we just had to send it and hope it went well!) Manuals, fakie, grinds- all stuff I never did. I'm so happy to be back at it, and again, I'm too old to care about whether it's cool or not, haha!
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing your story. Better to learn those lessons at 52 than never at all. Keep having fun!
Im 42 and just started bmxing :)
Have fun.
This does bring back memories and making me want to get back to racing again. I still have my 2000 powerlite xl.
Go do it. You already have a bike. Time to get those tires dirty again.
I'm now 53 and started racing back in 2010, I still love it, it makes me feel like a 14yr old again 😮😂😂
Awesome. Yeah, it's a lot of fun!
Glad I stumbled on your u-tube! 49 years old and had just purchased a Chase Edge Pro due to one of my childhood friends getting back out there on the track after thirty five years. Going to take me awhile to get my sea legs under me 🤣 Blown away at how much bike for the dollar you can get now days!!!! See you out there!
I agree. The bikes are not cheap, but you do get some very cool technology for a reasonable cost.
Have fun!
Just stumbled across this video while searching for old man bmx racing lol.
I gotta say, our stories are similar. I've always loved bmx since I was about 8 or 9 years old. A group of us kids would build sketchy ramps to jump, behind our apartment buildings. Jumped big clay hills and rode through the woods. Our bikes were our freedom. Never raced back then, we just couldn't afford it. But now, at almost 48, I've been bit by the bmx bug again. But this time, I want to race! I picked up a 2009 P.K. Ripper Team XLP a short while back that I'll be racing. I've been practicing the basics and will enter my first race when the weather cools down a bit. What made me want to do this? The exact description you gave of how you feel when racing your bike. It takes me back and I feel so alive!!! Your channel is what I've been looking for. I'll be watching!
Thanks for sharing your story. Have fun when you start racing!
Yeah I'm 47 and even wanting to get back into it as well. This video is amazing and inspiring. Just told my son that bmx started with racing free style came later. I gave him one of my bmx fit bike for Christmas as I have 2 and we ride together. I'm trying to get him started racing and I'm inspired now to do that with him too. Thanks so much for this stay blessed and keep petaling......
That's really cool. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you and your son make many happy memories of riding together.
I just stumbled upon your "History of BMX" amd really enjoyed it because see all those old pictures maid me feel like a kid again. I never raced BMX but I did freestyle in Elementary school but gravitated towards skateboarding in 1987, i skated till 1992 then got into bmx Street riding and then mountain biking as well as aggressive rollerblading. I to am like you who was always involved in "action sports" 👍. It's 2022 and I just revamped a skateboard in an 80's color scheme (baby blue, lime green trucks, hot pink and neon yellow grip tape with yell Powell Rib Bones 👍, i am also 47 yrs old 👊
That's awesome. I too started with BMX freestyle, then went to skateboarding. Your board sounds cool. I have a couple of other CZcams channels about skateboarding you might enjoy. One is "Skateboarding California" and the other is "Learn To Ride A Skateboard".
Thanks for watching and sharing your story!
Never to old! I'm 50 and I am gonna do my first race on 20 inch and Cruiser this season.
Awesome! Have a great time and enjoy your races!
Great video bro. Love your testimony on BMX Racing and living in the present. Good stuff!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I could listen to you all day. You're an inspiration my friend. Thank you
You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words. Positive feedback makes all the effort worthwhile.
I was 13 when I got my first BMX in '81 I raced for two years but developed some problems with my wrists and knees as I was still growing and the doctor told me I should stop racing. I was very proud to have learned tricks on my bike too as that was like a secondary skill to racing. I wish I could have carried on as it was the only sport I ever really got into. I am 54 now and I'd love to own a BMX again just to ride around and just enjoy it.
I have owned many BMX bikes that I restored to some extend and many mountain bikes as a means of transport to get to work etc. Never really got 'into' mountain biking as for me my mountain bikes were more a means of transport for commuting.
Well, I hope you get the change to start racing again. I'm sure you'll still have fun!
I'm 50yrs old and loved BMX since elementary.Was able to always go to tracks and get bikes but am recent full leg amputee so never got to ride on a track so guys fullfil your dreams
Thank you for the comment. If life and fate stop you from racing BMX, I hope you find something else you will love even more.
@@LearnBMXRacing thank you and still have my 2000 diamondback venom to look at but did relive my RC days again.Great videos
Rite on man. I'm 43 and haven't stopped or tore down the ramp barn.
Thanks for the reminiscing of the magazine days as well.
You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have fun in the ramp barn!
what a great inspired piece you created! And totally delivered from the heart! 🥰🙌
Thanks, man. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm back from Training with my 8 years old son. I'm hurt but still smiling . 48 age from Hamburg, Germany.. i keep it rollin! This summer my 6 Years daughter will be on the track.
That's really great! Keep having fun in the Fatherland.
This is so true I feel the tides are turning I see older and older people at the skateparks and race tracks now
Yes, I think as these sports get older, we'll see more adults participating in them.
Legitimately awesome video brother. Thank you for sharing from your inspiration and outlook on life. You made my day today.
Cool. Thank you for such a kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
VERY inspired video! Thank you very much for your videos!
You are welcome. Thank you for the nice comment. I appreciate your encouragement.
Thanks for this channel. I'm a 48 yr old getting back into bmx. Never to old to have fun. I'm subscribed!!!
Awesome. Thanks for the compliments and for watching.
I've always envied the fast BMX bikes the US residents had, I'm from Poland and I've never had a BMX. I've always liked them, the tall handlebars were nice and the position was comfortable, great maneuverability, full control. The proximity to the ground increases the experience, fear, it's cool.
Experience a lot with friends like in old movies.
BMX exists all around the world. There is a BMX shop in Poland called "Ave BMX" at Krakowiaków 80/98, 02-255 Warszawa, Poland.
Plus, these days, you can get mail order bikes from all around the world. If you still want to race BMX today, I'm sure you could get a bike and give it a go.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
You can absolutely begin racing (or any active sport) later in life. Just don't get fat! It's a lot easier that way.
Excellent advice. Thanks for watching.
perfect, just what I needed. I enjoyed your vid, thanks for sharing
You are welcome. Thanks for the comment. Appreciation is what make the effort worthwhile.
Thank you sir I needed this to light that fire under my butt,going in a few weeks to my local track near Dallas and gonna get started back in the sport I loved when I was younger 🙏🏽
Fantastic. Looks like there are 2 tracks in the Dallas area; Cowtown and the indoor track at Metroplex. And if you want to drive up to Bowie, there's one up there too. Have fun!
@@LearnBMXRacing yes I’ve been looking at Desoto Bmx I believe that’s the indoor track your speaking of,again thanks brother and I’ll be following your page 🙏🏽🤙🏽
I've ridden bikes almost every day since I was 5. I still skate/snowboard/BMX and surf at the age of 53. My mind is still young and the doctor says I'm in great shape for my age. I refuse to go the way a lot of guys my age do, who have a mind set that these things disappear with youth. I still have my entire collection of BMX PlUS! and Hotshots centerfolds that used to cover the walls of my 80's bedroom safely stored away. I'll never let go of that feeling I had when I rode my first BMX.
That's awesome. Life is too short to waste your time getting old.
I’m 46 y/o and am thinking of getting into bmx. I dabbled in Freestyle when I was a teenager. I’ve been road cycling since 2004 and have done Triathlon’s here and their since with my next race in 2 months. My first in 6 years.
You'll probably be quite good. I knew a guy who never raced BMX but was big into mountain biking. He was great on a BMX track when it gave it a shot. BMX races are only about 40 to 60 seconds long, so your road bike endurance will be a big help.
I don’t race Bmx but I ride Bmx. I started building riding and collecting again in 2019 at the age of 49. I’ve built and sold and ride many since then. I plan to still do this for many years to come currently 53 💪🏼💪🏼 #oldguysrule
You should give racing a try. It's a lot of fun!
I raced in my youth. Got exhausted with the kids in my class using the 'cause a crash and be the one who lifts his/her bike out of the pile quickest' tactic. I was spending my own earned dollars to buy bike parts and pay entry fees. Competition was supported by mom and dad monies. You make this look very attractive. Looks as though to motos are not so tightly packed as they were in 1980. Grateful for your time and enthusiasm. The technical side of the race still excites me. So does the physical preparation and execution of the race.
Thank you. I appreciate the compliments and learning about your experiences.
I started last year at 45 years old along with my son at 13 yes old.. Love the guys I race with and having a lot of fun and still trying to figure out how to get better!!!! Brooke Crane is from my hometown!! She still hits the local track in her spare time!!!
I love Brooke. Only met her once. So bummed that she's retiring. Glad to hear you and your son are starting though! Have fun out there!
Subscribed! What an awesome story man! Getting "addicted" for sure.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
Really great video.....these are the videos I like to see! My first bike was a mongoose bmx which Ii still wish I had, and currently looking for one to restore.
Restoring old bikes is a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!
Great video, man. Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve never raced before and I’m 46. Definitely psyched to try though!
You're welcome. Thank you for the nice comment.
Never raced yet? That's great! Get out there and have fun!
Thanks to reminding how fun is riding ❤️
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Nice video and love the fact people are trying new things!
Not exactly new, but I sold my modern mountainbike and built a fat tire 24" klunker bike and started shredding local forests and trails. Six years now, and having so much fun!
That sounds fun. I really want a fat tire bike. I've owned BMX race bikes, BMX freestyle bikes, road bikes, beach cruisers, and mountain bikes, but I've never never had a fat tire bike. I want one to ride on the beach and the desert.
@@LearnBMXRacing Thanks! I like your enthousiasm. I personally found 4.0 tires only fun for beaches. 3.0 tires, no suspension (strand) cruiser/klunker for 2 / 300 bucks is super fun!
I always say do something out of the norm because life is to short to be wandering if I should or shouldnt do something. If you have a desire to do something, do it, or you may regret not doing it. I am actually going to be getting into it, I will be 43 this year. I am just waiting for my next pay check to get a decent bike!
Awesome! Have a great time racing. Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts.
Wow. Thanks for your inspiration and also motivational message. My son started this summer and I’m contemplating if I should join him. I’ve just turned 46. I would love to give it a go.
Same age. Same contemplation... Been trolling the listings... ha
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
Now get out there and take a lap! You don't need to go fast. You don't need to jump. Just take a mellow run and see what you think.
I don't know you from Adam and I'm not sure how I stumbled across you page but, I subscribed. It' wasnt even this video either. Anyway, I skateboard about 3 times a week. I'm 50. I hope you still race. Your passion sounded deep and I'm glad I found this vid now. It put some things in perspective for me. Thank you
I still race about once a month and skate pools once or twice a week. Thanks for watching and the kind words. Keep having fun skating!
Heck yeah man! Got back into this year at 40 and I’m having a blast!
That's what it's all about. Keep having fun!
Love the video series!!!! Just turned 48. Just bought my first bmx bike and training for my first race.....
Any chance you have thought about a video on training for your first race and beyond? Just a thought. Keep up the great stuff.
That is fantastic! Have fun with racing!
In answer to your question, yes, I have TONS of ideas for videos. The thing is, since BMX tracks are only open for a few short hours each week, it's actually quite time consuming to shoot a lot of video footage. So, I have a million video concepts I want to create, but making all those ideas a reality takes quite a bit of time. I hope to get there eventually!
Just went to practice at 49 keep riding! I laugh at the other Gen -Xer sitting in the stands. Cuz my smile is so big!
They are all missing out, and they don't know they don't have to be.
Man you sound just like me I’m 48 and just getting back into freestyle on a haro master.. did a lot of bmx street and freestyle, skateboarding etc back in the day and decided to get back back into it loving it 😀😀😀😀 oh no I may have to build a race bike after watching this
That's great! If you decide to get into racing, have a great time with it!
I start this year at the age of 40, and I'm already in loved by this sport. My only tip for over forty year old beginners like me is just don't put too much pressure on the front wheel.
Very cool. Keep enjoying yourself and welcome to racing.
Hi Jose. Do you mean pressure in the front wheel as air pressure or body weight on the front wheel? Thanks for the tip 👍
Early - mid 90s my dad, who took to me to training and race meets, would dismiss/criticise the vet class. But look at skiing, surfing, kite boarding, climbing...the list goes on. Kids and adults shred together. I just turned 39 and I’m about to start racing again after a 25 year hiatus. I’ll admit I’ve pretty active and have road cycled and ridden downhill in this period, but the mature muscle and explosiveness we have as adults over 35 is a great foundation for BMX. Do your squats, do your dead lifts, stretch regularly and do 10000 gate starts. 39, 49, 59 who cares..... eventually the jumps just become gaps in a sprint.
Yes, I used to think I had great bike-control and I needed to learn to get faster and stronger.
But the opposite is true.
I'm actually really fast. But I always have to hold back, because I don't have the bike-control I believed I had, and if I go my top-speed, I get way too sketchy.
Man , that was inspirational . Thanks
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Had BMX bikes throughout childhood and teens. Never been on a BMX racetrack though. I'm thinking about getting back into it now and looking at bikes and I do want to start racing on BMX tracks. I'll be older than you when I start.
I hope you give it a try and have a whole lot of fun!
Great video Sir!
Thanks 🙏🏾
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Brilliant!! Inspirational, You presented a great message in a down to earth easy to understand way. A credit to you. Wish more people in the world would take on the message, and 'LIVE TODAY'!
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Thank you for this video!
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
Inspirational video man.You got me wanting to hit the track at 44.
Thank you. I hope you get out there and enjoy yourself.
I'm 52 and I've been on a BMX bike since the early 80's. Although my old Quadangle got stolen from my front porch and didn't ride for a decade because I switched to skateboarding. Then my skateboard got stolen. In the early 90's I went back to BMX. I put together another Quadangle with my grandfather so I can bike around the UCLA campus. After I graduated I bought a SE/DC 24in cruiser. I was getting old for 20inch. Now I ride the MonsterQuad. 😂 I like riding cruisers only. I still have my race bike for sentimental reasons.
That's great. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, a lot of the older guys all want me to get a cruiser, but I'm just not a fan. They are too big and awkward and bulky. I like sticking to the 20".
@@LearnBMXRacing If you see me pull up on a 20 inch 90's to 2000 era silver bullet Quadangle. That's me. I'll race that at the track. On the street or long rides I'm cruisin'. I did a 3 hour 25 mile ride to Santa Fe dam and back on a 20 inch and I'll tell you. You don't want to do that, unless you want to make a lot of stops and stretch your back. It's like a difference between a Ducati and a Harley. I give it 5 years and You'll have a set of bikes like a set of golf clubs. They all have a purpose.
OMG I hate CZcams 😂 I have just sent messages to two clubs (35 miles away) to see if they are happy for a 53 year old to rock up and race (based in UK). Now have to find a decent 1980 bmx race bike (none of this modern stuff 😮. Thanks for the video
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have fun at the track!
And give the modern bikes a chance. They are so lightweight and fast, you might like them.
Wow that inspired Me ! Thanks Man !
Awesome! You're welcome. Thanks for commenting.
I wasn't allowed to race as a kid, (But somehow freestyle was okay,) and I always swore I would eventually start. When Orange Y closed a few years ago, I kind of gave up on ever racing BMX. But I just raced my first Dual Slalom race at Over The Hump a few weeks ago, and now at 49 years old, I am thinking of racing BMX to get better at Dual Slalom.
There are tons of other BMX tracks here in southern California. I have done video reviews on a bunch of them. Check out my main website and you'll see a map of tracks all over the USA. I would post a link, but I've had accounts ghost-banned for putting links in comments, so I don't do that anymore.
Thank you 🙏
i'm 35 and i'm getting back on the track..awesome video!
That's really cool. Thank you for watching and enjoy yourself out there!
That was so well said, he captured every feeling I had, he made me want to watch E.T again, I salute you Sir.
Thank you very much. I'm glad you could relate and appreciate it.
Inspiring video! Thank you for this.
I'm hitting the subscribe button.
Cool. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
@@LearnBMXRacing, I discovered your channel through your other video, “Choosing your first BMX bike”, while doing research on bikes for my 7 y/o son. Long story short, he hates his $80 department store bike-for all the obvious reasons. But, why did I begin the search? It’s because I knew there was better. Back in 1984, my dad bought me a second hand GT BMX race bike and without any doubt, it was the best present he ever got me. I rode that bike like it was a part of me. It was more than just a mode of transportation. That bike was an adventure. Sadly, when I got older, my dad insisted that I get rid of it for a more “grown up” mountain bike. The mountain bike was cool. It had nifty gears and all that. But, it wasn’t until the novelty of the new bike wore off that I realised how much I missed my old bike. It was too late. That bike was gone. The idea of riding now became a mode of transportation and the “more mature thing to do” was ride a so-called “grown-up bike.” Fast forward about 30 years, I’m now looking to help my son get that same experience, joy, and adventure only a BMX race bike can provide. Then, there’s this video… A 48 years old that is starting racing? Dude, I’m 47 years old and you’ve ignited a spark that’s not wanting to let up! I want to sell my mountain bike and buy a pair of BMX bikes-one for my son, and one for me. We’ll ride and maybe even race together one day. It’ll be awesome. Again, thank you for providing some epic inspiration, brother!