Champion BMX invites community to try the sport

Champion BMX invites community to try the sportBMX is a family sport for the Decker family. Rick and Margaret Decker, owners of Champion BMX, and their children, sons Deemer, Garrison and Jerrick, and daughter Aliceon, all race. The Decker’s, both certified coaches for the sport, also manage a family BMX team called Ridin’ RevolutionS. The Decker's invite the community to try out the sport. (Provided photo)
Champion BMX invites community to try the sport

Champion BMX, a family run track located at 227 Old Narrows Rd. in Nichols, started their second full season in April. A race will be held on Mother’s Day, May 14, with registration starting at 1 p.m. Owners and coaches, Rick and Margaret Decker, invite the community to come out to watch the races or try the sport for the first time. For information or questions, contact Margaret Decker at (607) 221-1683. You can also find Champion BMX on Facebook and Twitter. For a full schedule or event list, visit the website, championbmx.com. (Provided photo)

Champion BMX, a family run track located at 227 Old Narrows Rd. in Nichols, N.Y., started their second full season in April after a successful inaugural season last year. The season runs from April through October, and concludes with a special Veteran’s Day race in November.

Track operator, Rick Decker and Track President, Margaret Decker, encourage riders of all ages and skill levels to try BMX riding and welcomes spectators to visit the complex on race days. The next race is scheduled on Mother’s Day, May 14, and features a picnic at noon with race registration starting at 1 p.m.

Sanctioned by USABMX, Champion BMX is one of hundreds of BMX tracks located around the country, and which also extends competitive scholarships to riders. The sport is described by usabmx.com as, “A rush of adrenaline! With big jumps, steep backsides, deep turns and downhill sections, you really need to experience it.”

BMX is a family sport for the Decker’s. Both Rick and Margaret race, as do their children, sons Deemer, Garrison and Jerrick, and daughter, Aliceon. The Decker’s, both certified coaches for the sport, also manage a family BMX team called Ridin’ RevolutionS.   

New riders, both boys and girls, are welcome to try out the sport, even now after the season has already begun. Interested riders will need a bike and helmet, along with long sleeves and pants. The Decker’s do loan out bikes and helmets for those who want to try it out first, and practices are held Monday evenings starting at 6 p.m. at the track.

“We are glad to meet with riders and parents and help anyone who wants to try it,” Margaret said. The Decker’s are happy to give an introduction about the sport, including bike operation and necessary gear, as well as share other information and answer questions.  

And anyone means anyone who wants to try it, to include mothers and fathers, siblings, and other family members, too. Margaret commented, “We want to bring the sport of BMX not only to new riders, but families, too.” 

An exciting event in store at the track is the BMX Olympic Day on June 29, a free entry race that will include food, fun and activities. A state qualifier race is scheduled on July 23, which will bring riders and families to the track from all over New York State. Champion BMX will also be participating in the Strawberry Festival Parade this year on June 17.

The Decker’s were pleased to hear positive feedback from riders during last year’s season. “People really like the old-school type dirt track,” Margaret said.

For information or questions, contact Margaret Decker at (607) 221-1683. You can also find Champion BMX on Facebook and Twitter, along with Ridin’ RevolutionS on Facebook. For a full schedule and event list, visit the website, championbmx.com.

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