Hundreds of riders from Canada and the U.S. descended on Colwood Saturday for the second day of the BMX Canada Nationals at West Shore Parks and Recreation.

The event, hosted by the Greater Victoria BMX Association, is making its long-awaited return having last been held in 2016. The results contribute to a riderB次元官网网址檚 ranking and can lead to qualification for the Grand Nationals later in the year.

Riders of all ages and skill levels took to the track on a sunny Saturday, offering spectators adrenaline-filled entertainment as they pedaled and flew around the trackB次元官网网址檚 curves and jumps.

Association president Kyle Besler told Black Press in the lead up to the event the weekend is more than just an important opportunity for the association to raise some funds to maintain their track and another stop on the tour to the Grand Nationals.

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The action is set to continue on Sunday, with races running from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is free for all spectators.

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