This closes the chapter on what was truly a legendary era of BMX racing at the facility. At its peak, the complex held two Supercross tracks, a developmental track, and three pump track and dirt jump areas all in one place. It was a hub for elite riders and future pros and a place where countless hours of work, sacrifice, and dreams came to life.
I’ll be uploading a video soon to honor everything this facility meant to the sport and to the riders who gave so much to it. I only had one year to ride here, but it was one of the most valuable and unforgettable years of my life. My riding grew more in that year than ever before and I’m a completely different rider because of it. You can see that progression at the end of the video. So why is it being torn down? The reality is simple. The track is a massive liability and extremely expensive to maintain. A soccer field can generate in about a week what the track might make in a year. On top of that, the facility has aged significantly, especially the starting hill, which has deteriorated badly and is clearly visible in the footage. With only two real options — invest heavily to redesign and rebuild the track to modern safety standards or replace it with something more financially sustainable — and without support from the Olympic Committee, USA Cycling, or USABMX, the decision ultimately came down to economics.
It’s the end of something special. But it’s not the end of us. We’ll find a new place to be from.
Music: Dion Timmer - Shiawase (VIP) - • Dion Timmer - Shiawase (VIP) [Monstercat R... Beach Party - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
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