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BMX riders race Munson Mountain for first time

New Penticton BMX track at Munson Mountain impresses riders
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Allan Jones was among 70 riders to race the Penticton BMX Club91裸聊视频檚 new track at Munson Mountain on Aug.31. The club also commemorated the occasion by celebrating Jones91裸聊视频 70th birthday. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Nash Bayston doesn91裸聊视频檛 miss the now former Penticton BMX track located on Warren Avenue.

The new track at Munson Mountain has made a good impression on him as the club, with guests from other clubs including Kelowna and Grand Forks, had their first race Aug. 31.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really good. It91裸聊视频檚 slow, but it91裸聊视频檚 really fun,91裸聊视频 said Bayston. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really smooth. It91裸聊视频檚 big. I91裸聊视频檓 glad that we don91裸聊视频檛 have a lot of turns.91裸聊视频

Bayston believes the longer track will make for more close and entertaining motos because of its setup. He finished second in one of his races.

His father Andrew, president of the Penticton BMX Club, wore a big grin as he talked about the track, which he feels is phenomenal. It91裸聊视频檚 finally become a reality after nearly five years of work. While there is still work to be done around the track before the club is ready for its grand opening later this month, Andrew loved the turnout, which attracted nearly 70 riders in 11 motos. He called it a great night.

91裸聊视频淓veryone is having fun. A lot of the higher end professional riders are here tonight saying what a great track it is and what a huge upgrade,91裸聊视频 said Andrew. 91裸聊视频淭hey will then spread the word to their clubs, which will just bring more and more down here. For night one, I couldn91裸聊视频檛 be happier.91裸聊视频

Al Box, one of the club91裸聊视频檚 older and stronger riders, likes the layout. Box said it can be hard to tell what the track is going to be like to ride until a hard pack has formed.

91裸聊视频淵ou can almost tell by the lack of accidents so far that it is going to be good for all ages and quite exciting for everyone,91裸聊视频 said Box. 91裸聊视频(It91裸聊视频檚) more of a national level track. It will push your complete maximum by the time you hit the finish line. That is what makes it exciting.91裸聊视频

Highlighting the first race at the track was celebrating Allen Jones91裸聊视频 70th birthday. He has been BMX racing in Penticton since 1983.

Video: Emanuel Sequeira

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Josh Holland (324) of the Penticton BMX Club gets into a zone following a fast start as the club had its first race on its new track at Munson Mountain on Aug. 31. Approximately 70 riders, including some from Kelowna and Grand Forks, came out to race. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
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Elizabeth (Betty) Turner, 14 months, found a way to entertain herself until the BMX racing finally started at the Penticton BMX Club91裸聊视频檚 new track at Munson Mountain. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News




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