Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing at the Rum River BMX facility Ages 3 to Adults are welcome Register and come to Rum River BMX facility for classes on the March 3, April 7, and May 5, 2025 Learn the sport of BMX bike racing. Discover BMX fundamentals including what BMX racing is, racing bike types, BMX terminology, course set-up & safety and hands-on riding instruction from some of the top BMX riders in the United States. Please wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt and tennis shoes. Bikes and helmets are required, so bring whatever you have. There are a limited number of loaner bikes and helmets available at the track on a first come, first serve basis. A signed waiver is required for each participant, which is available upon check-in at the track. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch their child during class. Registration starts at 5:30PM, Class Starts at 6:00 pm Class held at the Rum River BMX Facility - 101 Isanti Parkway NW - Isanti, MN 55040 BMX Pedal Bike Racing This session will cover BMX fundamentals including “What is BMX racing?,” racing bike types, BMX terminology, course set up and BMX safety. Also, the most important lesson, how to RIDE LIKE THE WIND! Students will receive hands on riding instructions and will practice their new skills on the BMX track. It is designed for new riders (novice) who are interested in the sport. If you can pedal your bike with out training wheels, you can take part in this class. No special bikes required, if it has wheels, a few adjustments and we will make it work for this class (your bike will need to have the reflectors, kickstand, chain guard, and pegs removed). If you do not have a bike, we have some available at the track for use on a first come first serve basis. A full-face helmet is recommended, as helmets are required. You must wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and close toed shoes sturdy shoes.