'Having fun': Regina BMX race draws in athletes of all ages
CTV
Regina's 13th Avenue BMX hosted the 2024 Sask Cup race over the weekend.
Regina's 13th Avenue BMX hosted the 2024 Sask Cup race over the weekend.
The event brought in athletes aged five all the way up to 50 – united in their shared love of BMX racing.
CTV News spoke with several first time riders on the track to learn exactly what drew them to the unique style of racing.
"I just loved riding my bike. And then one day, my dad told me about this, and I thought, ‘That sounds really cool,’” 11-year-old Sebastian Loomer explained. “I love riding my bike and all the people and everybody being so nice.”
"One day I want to try and become an Olympic athlete," he added.
Many of the young athletes explained that BMX racing was a step up from their regular summer hobby of riding a standard bike.
"It was something I like to do over the summer ... just adds a little bit more thrill,” said nine-year-old Zach Braden.
