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PLEASE NOTE THIS BLOG WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED FROM JANUARY 2019. IPSWICH BMX CLUB IS STILL GETTING RAD. PLEASE KEEP UP TO DATE BY FOLLOWING OUR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Ipswich BMX Club is the UK's longest running Bicycle Motocross Club. The club formed in 1980 and has been holding events at its Landseer park track ever since.

Join us every Tuesday evening between April & September & selected Saturdays through the winter for gate practice & coaching.

The club welcomes new members, young or old. For more information about the sport of BMX go to the Useful Links section or contact us via email: ipswichbmx@gmail.com



Saturday 23 September 2017

2017/18 Winter Calendar

Good luck to all the Ipswich riders attending the BMX East Championships in Norwich tomorrow.
The club is pleased to announce racing will continue all through the winter on selected Sundays at Landseer Park (weather permitting). See calendar for dates.
Registration is between 0930 & 1015. Racing starts at 1030.
It will cost £2 club members, £3 all others.
All rounds count towards end of series ranking. Race at least 4 rounds to qualify for an award.
Races may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather. Please check via club facebook page before travelling.
For more info on the EA Winter Series visit bmxeast.com
 
 

Wednesday 6 September 2017

2017 Go Ride Summer Series Presentation

Well done to all 114 riders (& their families) who attended this years Summer Series & helped make it such an amazing year.
Thanks also to all the hard working volunteers at the club for making this happen.
The club looks forward to buiding on this success & making 2018 even better!
Full results can be found here: www.dropbox.com/s/eqwxg0jpw4v…/Club%20Racing%20Results.xlsx…

 

Tuesday 29 August 2017

Ipswich Club Champs 2017

Wow what an evening. Despite the heavy downpours before & during the race the track held up & there was some super competitive racing. We just beat the light even if the trophy presentation was made in near darkness. A big thank you to everyone who has supported the club this year in a any way, big or small. That goes to all the riders too for taking part every Tuesday evening & riding with great spirit & endevour. The club will continue to practice every Tuesday evening when the light allows. Don't forget this Tuesday evening 5.9.17 we will be presenting our Go Ride Summer Series awards. Even if you raced a single round you will qualify for an award.



Monday 28 August 2017

British Championships 27.08.17

Great to see so many Ipswich riders taking part in this years British Championships at Derby.
The weather, the atmosphere & racing were amazing.
Well done to all those competing, whatever your result you earned the right throughout the year to be on the gate with the UK's best.
Congratulations to John Lillingstone for making the final on both his cruiser & 20" bike.
So who's up for the Brits 2018?



Sunday 20 August 2017

Ipswich Club Champs 29.08.17

A little extra spice added to this Tuesday evenings racing.
Who will be crowned Club Champion 2017?
Three classes & nine prizes up for grabs.
THIS RACE WILL BE JUST £1 TO ENTER FOR ALL CLUB MEMBERS!
All-comers welcome.

Tuesday 1 August 2017

2017 Summer Series


Whilst many of us are still looking forward to our summer holidays let's not forget that our 2017 summer race series is drawing to a close.
Today 01.08.17 sees our penultimate race before we conclude what has been a truly fantastic series.
Registration closes at 18:30 £2 for members £3 for non members.
The weather is looking favourable so dust off your kit and let's go racing...

Riders ready!




The awards night for our 2017 Go Ride Summer Series will take place on Tuesday 5th September.
All 2017 Summer Series participants will receive an award, with trophies for the podium places. Make sure you're there to celebrate a great season of club racing.



Monday 17 July 2017

Summer Series Rnd 7 TOMORROW

Don't forget round 7 of the clubs Go-Ride Summer Series is tomorrow Tuesday 18th July at Landseer Park.
Registration closes at 6.30pm. Just £2 per class for club members.
The weather looks good too, please remember your number plates, safety equipment & first straight pull!
See you on the gate?

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Summer Series Rnd 3 23.05.17

Phew what a scorcher! Great weather & turnout for the third round of our Go Ride Summer Series. Lots of faces old & new trackside. Thanks once again to everyone at the club for making this happen. Some excellent, down to the wire racing in all formulas. Round four is on Tuesday 7th June. Registration closes at 6.30pm. Where else can you have this much fun for £2?


Tuesday 16 May 2017

Club stores

Ipswich BMX Club softgoods now available to order direct from Striptees.
Lots of colour ways & quality garments to choose from. Reasonably priced too!
http://stripteesuk.com/club-shops/ipswich-bmx-club.html

Race shirts & pants are also now available to order direct from Danger UK....
https://www.dangeruk-clothing.co.uk/product/ipswich-bmx-kit/



 

Sunday 14 May 2017

Ipswich Regional Rnd 3 14.05.17

A big thank you to all those who helped make today’s race such a success.

The weather gods were on our side, lots of exciting racing with slide outs & close finishes a plenty.
It was great to see so many faces both old & especially new representing Ipswich BMX Club.
Practice continues this Tuesday evening at our Landseer Park track. Round 4 of the BMX East series takes place at Royston on Sunday 21st May.
#3 John Lillingstone
3rd 17+ Payback


Thursday 4 May 2017

Track Maintenance 6th 7th & 13th May 2017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Willing volunteers sought to help prep the track for our forthcoming regional race on Sunday 14th May . Please bring shovels, spades, barrows & enthusiasm!
9-Noon This Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th & Saturday 13th May. Landsser Park BMX Track, Ipswich. Tell your friends!
 

Monday 1 May 2017

Peterborough Regional 30.04.17

Great day racing at Peterborough for Round 2 of the Regional Series. Fantastic to see nearly 30 riders riding for Ipswich and two gazebo full of Ipswich spectators!
Round 3 of the BMX East Regional Series is at IPSWICH (Landseer Park) on 14th May. Why not come along & join the fun? Racing starts at noon.



 

Thursday 23 March 2017

Our 2017 Summer Calendar is now out. Tuesday evening practice starts this Tuedsay 28th March. 6.30pm 'til dark.
Our first Go Ride Summer Series race is on 25th April. The series will consist of 9 rounds (weather permitting), fortnightly. Each round will count towards an end of series ranking. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 riders in each class at every round.
£2 entry fee for Ipswich BMX Club members. Registration closes at 6.30pm.
Dedicated coaching dates to be confirmed.
We're looking forward to seeing faces old & new at our Landseer Park track all through the summer... See you on the gate!

Monday 20 February 2017

Ipswich Winter Regional 19.02.17

A big thank you to everyone involved with the club for putting on such a great race last Sunday.
The weather on the day was kind to us, if a little windy.
The club a prepared the track well in the previous weeks, given all the wet weather we had had in the months leading up to the race.
More photos can be found on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Ipswich-BMX-Club-308180159243798/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1349743635087440
Remember Club practice & Summer Series racing begins in April every Tuesday evening at our Landseer Park track.
We host our next big race, Round 3 of the BMX East Summer Series on Sunday May 14th.




#3 Ipswich's John Lillingstone