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Our club prides itself on its development opportunities for riders of all ages and abilities.

Below is our normal schedule, please be aware that these are subject to change due to racing, weather and other commitments.  The best place to check for updates is our Facebook page.

Tuesdays - Coaching with Nathan Glab

• 6:00pm - Intermediate & Younger Riders   - 60mins - $15
• 7.10pm -  Advanced                                          - 60mins - $15

Pre-booked only. Contact Nathan directly to book in at glabscoaching@gmail.com.

Wednesday - Gates / Clubbies

• All welcome - 6:00pm-7:30pm

Every Wednesday we all get together at the track for practice.  The start gates will be operational and timing systems are on.  

The canteen is also open for food, drinks and snacks to keep riders (and spectators) fuelled!

All riders and abilities are welcome and there are always people available to help newcomers.

Periodically we run clubby races instead of gates, these are great fun for all abilities and a great introduction to higher level racing without the pressure.  

Saturday - Club Coaching with Connor & Emerald

Location will alternate weekly between Lilydale and Eastfield tracks.  A great opportunity to learn to ride fast and safely and experience two very different local tracks.  Open to all Lilydale & Eastfield club members.

• 8.30am  - Mini Wheelers                                                  - 45mins - Free
• 9:00am - New to Pedals                                                   - 45mins - $10
• 9:00am - Ages 9 & Under including Sprockets     - 45mins - $10
• 10:00am  - Ages 9 & Under including Sprockets     - 45mins - $10
• 10:00am  - Ages 10 & Over, Beginner/Intermediate  - 45mins - $10
• 11:00am   - All Ages Intermediate/Advanced        - 45mins - $10
• 11:00am   - All Ages - Females Only with Emerald  - 45mins - $10

Sunday Sessions - Gates

• All welcome - 2:00pm-4:00pm - ON HOLD OVER WINTER

Held on the third Sunday of the month, just like Wednesday gates but on a Sunday!

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One of the pleasures of racing BMX is the ability to express yourself through the equipment and colours of your bike and clothing but also your race number plate.  There are some requirements for the display of the number but other aspects of the plate can be customised to express yourself.

Number

Typically when you first join AusCycling and the club you will be randomly assigned an available number.  If you don't have this information or wish to request a specific number contact us to discuss.

Whilst not every member of the club needs a unique number, we do try to keep them unique to simplify identification when running club events.

At other race events there is a possibility that two riders in the same class may have the same number.  Typically one rider will be asked to add a character at the end of the number for the event only.

Plate Colours

The colour of the numbers and background are specific to the class the rider is in:

Lynx Plate

We have teamed up with MAC Components to produce Lilydale Lynx designed race plates for club members.  Note that this design is not required to race with us, however it is great to see a start gate full of Lynx's!

Support your club and order your custom plate by talking to the team at any club event or contact us on contact form or messenger.

Plate Sizes

As the plates strap onto your handlebars the size will need to suit to avoid contact with the front tyre.  As a rough guide, if your bars are under 6" tall go for the JNR size otherwise the PRO.

JNR = Micro, Mini, Junior, Cruiser (depending on bar size).
PRO = Expert, Pro

At the end of 2020 BMX Australia became part of AusCycling.  AusCycling represents over 52,000 members across BMX, BMX Freestyle, Cyclo-Cross, E-Sport, Mountain Bike, Para-Cycling, Road, Track and Lifestyle (recreational and commuter) riding throughout Australia.

From AusCycling: Our vision is to make Australia a nation of bike riders, to advocate for our riders’ safety, build strong club communities and to make all forms of cycling accessible to everyone be it on a track, off a jump, in the great Australian bush or on the road.

Membership Options

To participate in any club sanctioned events you will require an appropriate AusCycling membership.  This ensures that you and the club are adequately protected.

4 Week Free Trial

https://auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial

A free trial membership is available for new riders who want to try some club events before committing.  This membership allows you to partake in our beginner coaching, gate nights and even clubbies.

Non Riding

https://auscycling.org.au/membership/non-riding

This is the minimum membership level and is intended for those that are participating in club activities without riding.  It is free and is required for those officiating at events.

Race Off-Road

https://auscycling.org.au/membership/race-off-road

This is the level that most of our riders select, it's for members who want race on a BMX track or out on the MTB trails but do not wish to compete in road or velodrome races.

Race All Discipline  

https://auscycling.org.au/membership/race-all-discipline

If you ride BMX but also road or track this will cover you for everything.

Lifestyle

https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/lifestyle

These are great if you would like to only participate in gates practice or coaching. This is an awesome option for mums and dads that would like to roll around the track with their kids at official non-race events.

NB: you will not be able to participate in any race events with a lifestyle membership.

* Note: For Lifestyle annual pricing, if you do not select a club, an additional $25.00 fee will automatically be added.

* Note: For Lifestyle monthly pricing, if you do not select a club, an additional $2.08 fee will automatically be added to monthly payments.

Club Selection

Whatever option you choose make sure to select Lilydale BMX Club so you can be added to the club membership.

Nathan has been a resident coach at Lilydale for a long time and has a helped many of our top riders hone their skills and fitness on the track.  He currently competes in Superclass events around the country.

Nathan runs two sessions on Tuesday nights, the earlier session for the younger riders and a advanced session following.

For more information and booking contact Nathan direct at glabscoaching@gmail.com or check out glabscoaching on Facebook and Instagram.

Why not also check out Nathans YouTube channel for some great BMX related workout videos....

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Connor is a long time member of Lilydale BMX Club and races competitively in the 17-24 Mens age group but has also dipped his toes in the Superclass pool!

Connor made the move to coaching early in 2022 and has quickly amassed a large group of regular riders who he has helped to rider faster and safer!

Currently Connor offers coaching to Lilydale Members only on Saturday mornings. Details are updated weekly on the clubs social channels.  

Coaching is a great way for new riders to learn the basics as well as for seasoned pros to fine tune their skills.

Beginner

Beginner coaching is aimed at younger children or those that have very little experience with BMX racing. Coaching focuses on:

• Safety
• Rider position on bike
• Pumping basics
• Familiarisation with gate and start hill

Intermediate

For those that have raced before or have some experience at the track.

• Gate start techniques
• Pumping skill development
• Cornering

Advanced

For the experienced racers the advanced level coaching focuses on individual goals and fine tuning of skills with a focus on:

• Gate start optimisation
• Manualing & jumping
• Cornering techniques

Adults

Novice adult riders require different techniques to coach effectively. Most participants have helped and watched their children and have some understanding of the theory. Coaching helps put all this into practice. This is a new style of coaching for the club to encourage more parents to get involved in the community and has been very well received.

Having a bike that fits you ensures you are safe, fast and comfortable. The BMX race specific bikes have defined sizes.

See the chart below thanks to LUXBMX (a Queensland based online retailer).

Balance Bikes - Mini Wheelers

BMX Racing in Australia has adopted a mini-wheeler class for those that have a need for speed but cant quite handle pedals yet. Training wheels are not allowed on the track for both personal safety and maintaining a safe track surface, balance bikes are the next best thing.

In race conditions the track is closed and the mini-wheelers will race part of the track. Parent are welcome to help their little mini-wheelers navigate the race.

Bike

A solid and safe bike is the best start to an enjoyable experience! Whilst a race specific bike isn't required for club level practice and events the following items should be adhered to:

• BMX bike, whilst technically some other style bikes can be used in certain classes it's really not advised.
• Remove reflectors, bell and other attached items that could come off bike during riding or in a collision.
• Consider removing front brake if fitted. In a race environment it's not required and it's one more thing that could cause injury in a collission.
• Coaster brake (reverse peddle brake), these are not easily removed on kids bikes but can cause accidents and are not recommended.
• A hand lever operated rear brake is all that is recommended.
• Remove training wheels, if the rider required them to ride consider trying a balance bike in the mini-wheelers classes.

Check the following items before each ride at the track:

• Adequate tyre pressure, check the recommended pressures on the tire and adjust accordingly.
• Chain tension, the chain doesn't need to be tight, however if its too loose or too tight it could come off or break causing a crash.
• All bolts are tight enough that they cannot move during riding or move significantly in a crash.

If you need some guidance contact someone from the club and I'm sure they would be happy to help and advise.

Rider Protection

Adequate rider protection is required in a race environment but we highly recommend it's used during any track riding.

• Full face (motocross style) helmet, ensure it meets Australian standards and is free from damage. Chin injury is commonly seen at tracks from conventional bike helmets and is not something we want any of our riders to suffer from.

• Full fingered enclosed gloves, even on a light fall the gravel is not pleasant.

• Long pants, proper BMX, mountain bike or motocross pants are recommended however other tear resistant pants can be used.

• Long sleeves, race style jersey (available in club design) is preferred but long sleeve t-shirt or jumper can be used for practice.

• Enclosed shoes, normal runners are fine but most prefer a skateboarding style shoe which grips the pedal well, or a mountain bike shoe.

• Eye glasses, if required ensure they are of a design that will limit injury in the case of a crash.

Other Riders

BMX is a sport where there can be many riders on the track at once, kids and 100kg+ adults. During gates and practice sessions it can be very mixed, however even in races, the next moto can start before the current moto has crossed the finish line.

• Be aware and encourage younger riders to be aware of larger, faster riders on the track, particular at practice sessions.
• If you are an larger or older rider, be alert to others on the track and back off if you need to.
• Try to ride as straight as possible and avoiding cutting across track on straights
• Don't stop on track unless you have to then move to the side
• Never ride the track backwards, even when using the track outside of club events. Sometimes, after club races riders are specially instructed to ride the track backwards, but always in a large, and under instruction from an official.
• If larger, faster riders are on track, wait until they pass before entering track
• Don't let small kids play too close to the track, especially the berms (banked corners).

Other tips

• Don't ride hard alone, accidents can happen and you may need someone to help.
• Beware of where you place your belongings when on track, nobody likes to ride with a pocket full of keys and expensive phone, but the last thing you want is someone accidentally taking your car keys home with them.
• If you see something that doesn't seem safe have a polite conversation with the person or parents.
• If there is debris or rubbish on the track or surrounds please place in a safe place (bin if possible).
• Encourage others and offer help if there is an incident.
• Please refrain from bringing dogs to track.

The club is run by a dedicated group of volunteers. More hands make light work so if you are interested in assisting in any capacity please get in touch.

President

Paul Warton - president@lilydalebmx.club

Vice President

• vp@lilydalebmx.club

Secretary

• secretary@lilydalebmx.club

Treasurer

Rob Fallon - treasurer@lilydalebmx.club

General Members

John Grigg (Life Member)
Ali Prior
Skye Van Stekelenburgh

Our track is located on the corner of Anderson Street and Nelson Road in Lilydale, Victoria.  The track is open to the general public at all times where it is not closed for maintenance or club events.

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History

Our club is one of the oldest clubs in Victoria having begun in 1980 and incorporated in 1985.  
The track was completely rebuilt in 2012 as can be seen in the pre-completion photo below:

The berms were asphalted some years later in 2018 to provide a safer surface with less maintenance.

Who BMX is for

BMX Racing is for everyone from 2 - 65+ years of age. From mini wheelers on balance bikes through to veterans and even retro BMX enthusiasts.

A lot of parents also chose to ride to support their riding children, be social, get some excercise and challenge themselves.

How often can you ride

Everyday if you choose! Your AusCycling membership allows you to ride, train and race at any track in Australia. Most tracks including ours are open to the public anytime the track is not being used by the club for an official event, coaching or practice.

There are a number of clubs in the areas surrounding Lilydale that offer training, gate nights and clubbies on a regular schedule that compliments our sessions.

For other clubs schedules check out their sites:
Eastfield BMX Club
Park Orchards BMX Club
Knox BMX Club

What do you need

For a gates night you will need the following:

• AusCycling membership that includes Race - Offroad. Note that you can sign up for a free 4 week trial

When you register for the free trial, do one child to start with. Once you have him/her signed up, you will be sent an email form Auscycling asking you to complete your TidyHQ account. Do this first before you sign up the other kids.
Once the TidyHQ account is set up you can go log into it and them add memberships to it. That way you have everyone under the same account. Also, the contact for the account needs to be a riders name not a parent name. You add the parent/emergency contact deatils further down.

• A BMX bike in a good safe condition without training wheels
• Long pants, long sleeves and closed shoes
• A full face helmet (motorcross style) and full finger gloves

Note that the club has some loan bikes and equipment that can be borrowed on the night if you want to test the waters. Please contact us prior so we can have someone ready to meet you and assist.

AusCycling Membership

BMX racing in Australia is governed by AusCycling. All club sanctioned events, practice and coaching requires the rider to have a valid membership.

Four week free trial memberships are available as are annual and pay by the month arrangments.

To join, visit the AusCycling website and select Membership - Race Off-Road. Make sure to select Lilydale BMX Club when prompted for your club.

What next

You can just turn up at the next scheduled gates night or get in touch with someone at the club via the websites contact page or our Facebook page.

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