Updated Sprint Block | DIY BMX Sprint BLOCK with Measurements
Build yourself a DIY Sprint Block for doing BMX sprints. This tool has been making the rounds and it is quite an upgrade from the previous version I built a few years ago. Sadly, I left mine at the local track and it got picked up so I needed to build a new, BETTER one.
Details for the build: Total Height = 11" Bottom 2x6 = 16" Middle 2x4 = two at 13" Other middle 2x4 = one at 13", but run on the table saw down to only be 1.25" thick 4x4 = 13.5" long cut at a 14 degree angle Two drawer glides attach Top pedal area is 8" long on the top square side ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LppRSLxcTuk
Someone asked what the biggest sprocket you can fit on a 24" Mongoose Title Elite Cruiser was so this is my answer... we are using #maths and #science
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPMi-fv7Rag
Here's a fun set of interviews we did at an event this past summer. I was going back through the footage and remembered the story of Jon and Mason. They came by the track when we were doing an fun event and put them on bikes, got them some helmets and taught them how to ride the track. They were HOOKED. Since then, they got their own bikes and gear and have been racing almost every weekend.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnyUPEwIpwM
Back for probably the only 'raceable' weekend in February. Some great effort by the kids got them some podium highlights and the track raised money for the Special Olympics by doing a Polar Plunge. Lots of fun.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZdx8c_yPNA
These guys raced all season long for qualifying points at different tracks. At each race you accumulate points and then your best three finishes are added up prior to the finals. Today they race to grab their last points and determine the podium finishers. This one was an exciting one because the top three places were so close on points and it came down to the Main Race at @novabmx5675
Teams:
VMP BMX ? @vmpbmx
Lithium BMX ? @lithium_racing
Send It BMX ? @send_it_bmx_racing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9UzePaRchk
This video we are going to talk about starting to jump. Hopefully, you have been getting on the bike frequently and are doing some of the basic skills we talked about in the first video. Going off curbs and landing is the biggest thing to get used to before going up... and jumping. This video goes through some basic jumping items to get you off the ground and getting used to the timing of pulling up and landing.
Getting Back to BMX Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLChaljEXY0uDAZHRAdRKZOuVrOWUorJT3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXwfSbu-avA
My training partner and I hitting some gate practice before the VA State Finals at NoVA BMX this weekend. Anytime we can get the Fresh Park gate and the YellowCat SNAP in a parking lot, it's a good session.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GjNU4tgYJc
This was our first race back for the year and it landed on Halloween. The track was moving well and both my son and I toughed through some challenges to make the podium. Low on food... Slipped pedals... it still was a great day to be on the bikes and having fun. Virginia motorsports park
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep3hNViomtE
This amazing week of BMX continues on Friday afternoon at the Gillies Creek trails. A number of pros and locals rippin' together in the dirt. This is just a warm-up for the full #RumbleInRichmond that is happening tomorrow.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvHDTx6YKSQ