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Just getting started

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:09 am
by Scott Mckay
Hello everyone.

We just got our son Wyatt who is 8 racing up in Davis Co. he has raced 9 times now and loves it. Un"fortune"itly I have gottin hooked too. No you will never catch me racing I hope. All you adults wrecking and getting hauled off have put that idea in check. I'm allready on his second race bike but I tell him it is mine and he just gets to ride it at the races.

Everybody has been wonderful in helping us and being friendly. I was worried about the crowd and the type of children that would be there. When we left the first night I was shocked at how friendly everyone was and how respectible the children were with each other.

Well I'm sure I have gone overbored with my sons bike but there are sure a lot of sweet rides with setups and paint jobs. That is whats fun for me. Is there a place on this board that talks about bike setups, frames and the weight of bikes and bike parts, where to buy certain things etc...?

Anyways I look forward to the races ahead and a special thanks to the great Photos on truebmx.com that place is awesome. I sat next to you guys at the race and you were showing me the book you had made. Thats amasing. Sorry I don't remember names that well one more time and I'll remember.

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:41 pm
by bnd
Welcome to the site!

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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:34 pm
by J Gallo
As bnd said, Welcome to the site! And our Utah BMX community!

Well I'm sure I have gone overbored with my sons bike but there are sure a lot of sweet rides with setups and paint jobs. That is whats fun for me. Is there a place on this board that talks about bike setups, frames and the weight of bikes and bike parts, where to buy certain things etc...?


There is no "official" section dedicated to those discussions, however, there are plenty of threads that have been started. I would be more than happy to set up a specific category for these type of posts and discussions if it would be worthwhile?

Come on dad get out and ride

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:00 pm
by Jackie
Most of us adult riders started out just like you hauling our kids to practice and races. I am warning you, you will get the bug and want to ride. So don't fight it just start building you a bike and come out and have fun. :D

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:50 pm
by b2
ditto...

I took my 4 year-old out to the track and I'm the one who's hooked the most! Just jump right on in, the racing is fun!

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:25 am
by Scott Mckay
Yeah I think I'll keep fighting it pretty bad? I've allready been eyeing some new rides. Just for practice you know to help understand and practice with the kids and show them the old man can still take em. My 8 yr. old thinks he can beat me.

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:51 am
by b2
Scott Mckay wrote:My 8 yr. old thinks he can beat me.
It sounds like you're going to have to show him what's up...