Off Road Commission – Dec 2011

Nobody could have predicted the amount of interest, excitement and enthusiasm that was demonstrated in Co. Meath on Sunday 27th Nov 2011 at the grand opening of the Ratoath BMX track.

A rider count exceeding 170 and a massive swell of spectators thronged the brand new venue and there was a real buzz of excitement and anticipation about the place during registration.
Food vendors and bike stands were on site, with a few classic 80s tunes blasting out over the PA providing a great atmosphere.

Many riders were sporting blingy new bikes including such back-in-the-day brands as Haro and Redline, and there were even a few classic Raleigh Burners swooping about the place.

Competitors were swapping stories of how they thought they’d get on, whether they’d roll or jump, pump or pedal etc.. regardless, everyone was there to have a good time, and they did exactly that, thanks to the excellent organisation and hard graft provided by the Ratoath BMX club.

Riders from all experiences, countrys and ages were zipping about the place, or in the case of the downhillers, doing a bit of riding then a fair share of posing.

XC riders from EPIC, MAD and IMBRC clubs were to be seen sporting their club gear and “tiny” bikes, all finding the lack of suspension and triple the tyres pressures a little tough to get used to.

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