Some of the countryB次元官网网址檚 best BMX racers are coming to Colwood this weekend to compete in the BMX Canada Nationals at West Shore Parks and Recreation.

Hosted by the Greater Victoria BMX Association, the weekend full of races serves as qualifying and ranking events for riders hoping to earn a spot at the Grand Nationals later in the year. For the local club, itB次元官网网址檚 an exciting return for an event last hosted in 2016.

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While many of the riders will be coming from out of town, there are also plenty of local riders competing, many of whom are or have been nationally and internationally ranked. Besler said Cid Martinez and the three Brosius siblings, in particular, are local riders to watch for.

The event is also exciting for the association for the impacts it will have on both themselves and the local BMX community.

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That level of action makes for a great spectator sport, and Besler said the best part is the event is completely free to watch. The only thing that costs money for spectators is the snack shack operated by the association as part of its fundraising efforts.

Practices start in the morning of July 1 and 2, with races starting around 3 p.m. on Friday and running throughout the day Saturday. Sunday (July 3) will have races running from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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