Friday, July 4, 2008
Ridge Meadows BMX points have been updated. Also, the No Hype 13 and Under Challenge points have been posted and so has the Redline 14 and Over Open. This coming Tuesday (July 8) is our Retro night, so bring out your old bikes and show them off. Remember, since the track opened in the Eighties, we're asking people to come as they were -- the best Retro look will win a prize. See you Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Race results
and
Pictures
of last night have been posted. It was a great day to celebrate
Canada's Birthday
yesterday and no matter what we write, nothing says more about the joy of BMX
Racing than the picture below.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
HAPPY CANADA DAY!!! What better way than to celebrate the nation's birthday but to race....not once, but twice. The second half of the racing double header between Ridge and Abby happens tonight at 7:00pm. Registration, as always, open between 5:30 and 6:30. If you can't make it to the track by 6:30, register using the hotline (604) 878-1193 and remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. Don't forget, next week is Retro Night. See you tonight.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Gate Practice is on at @ 6:00 pm. Just a reminder that tomorrow is the Double Header with Abby and Ridge, as well as our Pro AM night. Check the links for more info. Don't forget, next week is Retro Night. See you tonight at gate practice.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Seems people are enjoying the old retro racing pictures on the
Retro Night
page so much, that we decided to add a
retro racing pictures section.
As we get more pictures, we will add them (if you have any,
email
or bring them to the track). Speaking of
Retro Night
(Tuesday, July 8), the Ridge Meadows track opened approximately in 1981, so
we're asking people attending that night to dress up as they were in the 1980's.
We'll give away a prize to the best 80's look.
Remember next Tuesday is the Abby and Ridge
Double Header. Any rider
who races both tracks will get a free t-shirt. Also on July 1, our
Pro AMs, click the link for more
info.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Update: Pictures of
last night have been added in the
pictures section.
Great night of racing. The new paved corners proved to be a big hit
with the riders as they zoomed across the track. Last night's results are
now posted. Remember next Tuesday is the Abby and Ridge
Double Header. Any rider
who races both tracks will get a free t-shirt. In two weeks it be
Retro Night, check out the
web page for more info.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Let's check out how fast our racers can go, on our new paved corners, racing is on tonight. Registration, as always, open between 5:30 and 6:30. If you can't make it to the track by 6:30, register using the hotline (604) 878-1193 and remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. Check out our Retro Night page for the July 8 Retro Night race. See you tonight.
Monday, June 23, 2008
We, the Ridge Meadows BMX Executive (and its' riders) would like to
THANK the Abbotsford Executive for putting on a great weekend of racing for
the CBA Western Nationals at their track. The pressure is on us to
do the same August 2nd and 3rd.
Also, thanks to Sherri Weed for her idea of the "Keep
Track of Your Wins" sheet. This should help all riders keep track
of when to advance.
It's Monday, so it must be time for gate practice and a chance to ride those new
paved corners. Check out the pictures up above (next to the date and time)
for a complete view of the track. Gate Practice is at @ 6:00 pm and our
President, Dave Haldin, will make himself available to teach BMX orientation to
any new rider and/or parent of rider absolutely free. See you there.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Yes!! It's true. We did get the corners paved yesterday and we can hardly wait till Tuesday to test them out. Check out the pictures. Speaking of pictures, Anthony Cross (Storm Dunn's dad) took some awesome pictures of the BC Cup this past Sunday and has graciously given us permission to post them on our web site. Thank you Anthony. Just a reminder, there's a triple point race at Abby this Friday with Western Nationals on Saturday and Sunday. So we'll see you there.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A great night for racing. The rains never came and the races were fast and furious. Last nights results are now posted.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Racing is on tonight. Registration, as always, open between 5:30 and 6:30. If you can't make it to the track by 6:30, register using the hotline (604) 878-1193 and remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. Our Pro AMS series prizing for the Redline 14 & Over has been finalized. First place: Redline Pro XL Bike. Second Place: Freaky-X Pro XL Grips, Flight Pro Pivotal Saddle, Flight Stem, Proline Chainwheel 44T, Flight Magnesium Platform Pedals. Third Place: Proline MX Pedals, 8" Flight Handlebars, Freaky-X Pro XL Grips. Links to pictures of the prizes can be found on the Pro AMS page. See you all there tonight.
Monday, June 16, 2008
It was a beautiful day with great racing and BC Cup race #4 is now in the books. Check out the pictures of the day to see all the fun. Everyone was treated to some great racing and, as an added bonus, great prizes. Thanks to the hard work of Helen Donnelly, our promotions director, we had some great prizes to raffle off. Congratulations to Brody McVeigh for winning the bike donated by Maple Ridge Cycle. Once again, we would like to thank our sponsors: Maple Ridge Cycle, No Hype Bikes, Redline Bikes, Killer Customs, Meadows Flowers, Local Ride, Experience Cycling, Wentings Cycle, Pappa Leos, Pizza Hut Restaurants, Roger's Video, Fitness Unlimited, Purified Water Store, Jim's Pizza, Ridge Coffee Roasting Company, Britz Hair Studio, and Artrageous. Also thanks to the Ridge Meadows Executive for running a great race! Results will be posted on the Cycling BC BMX website.
Since today is Monday, gate Practice is on tonight @ 6:00 pm. As always, our President, Dave Haldin, will make himself available to teach BMX orientation to any new rider and/or parent of rider absolutely free. See you there.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Good Morning racers, we are running BC Cup #4 race today. Registration will only be open between 8:00am and 8:30am and only on site. So if you haven't signed up yet, hurry to the track. We are raffling a Haro bike donated by Maple Ridge Cycle, as well as many other goodies, so make sure you buy your raffle tickets at the track. We would like to thank our sponsors: Maple Ridge Cycle, No Hype Bikes, Redline Bikes, Killer Customs, Meadows Flowers, Local Ride, Experience Cycling, Wentings Cycle, Pappa Leos, Pizza Hut Restaurants, Roger's Video, Fitness Unlimited, Purified Water Store, Jim's Pizza, Ridge Coffee Roasting Company, Britz Hair Studio, and Artrageous for helping make today possible. Once again, thank you from Ridge Meadows Executive and all the riders. Good luck everyone.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Thank goodness the rain subsided and the racing got under way. The
Redline 14 & Over Open provided some exciting racing and so did the No Hype 13
& Under Challenge. The rest of the racers were cranked up and
giving it their all instead of being at home watching the rain.
Pictures are posted
from last night's races and as of this posting, the
results
are now posted were not available
(check back later).
Abbotsford BMX is
hosting a double point race Friday night, and
BC CUP race #3 Saturday. Ridge Meadows BMX is hosting
BC CUP race #4 on Sunday. See you then.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Weather looks good, so racing is on tonight. Registration, as always, open between 5:30 and 6:30. If you can't make it to the track by 6:30, register using the hotline (604) 878-1193 and remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. Also, tonight is our PRO AMS and there will be two classes Redline 14 & Over Pro AM and No Hype 13 & Under Challenge. Cash Prizes for the Redline 14 & Over, award prizes for No Hype 13 & Under. See you all there tonight.
Monday, June 9, 2008
There will be no gate practice tonight, we have determined that the track is to wet, hopefully it will clear up for racing Tuesday. Remember we are holding our Pro AMS tomorrow, let's hope for some clear weather.
Friday, June 6, 2008
The Ridge Meadows BMX executive would like to officially welcome Helen Donnelly as our new Promotions Director. We know she will do a fabulous job promoting our track. Learn to Race Clinic is this Sunday, June 8. This is a great opportunity for all new riders to learn riding skills absolutely free from BC Cycling (Level 1 only). Registration will be held from 9am to 10 am, with the clinic to follow. Another reminder that we will have our Pro AMS next Tuesday and we hope to see you there.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Update #2(Final): Racing is cancelled due to rain. We will hold our Pro AMS next Tuesday. Just another reminder that the Learn to Race Clinic is this Sunday, June 8. This is a great opportunity for all new riders to learn riding skills absolutely free from BC Cycling (Level 1 only). Registration will be held from 9am to 10 am, with the clinic to follow.
Update #1: It's raining. We will make a final decision on whether to race at 4 pm. Check back then.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Gate Practice is on tonight @ 6:00 pm only if the weather holds. As of this posting it is hard to tell whether, or not it will rain. So, if it doesn't rain, we will be at the track. As always, our President, Dave Haldin, will make himself available to teach BMX orientation to any new rider and/or parent of rider absolutely free. Reminder that the Learn to Race Clinic is this Sunday, June 8. This is a great opportunity to learn riding skills absolutely free from BC Cycling (Level 1 only). Tomorrow is our Pro AMS, we have two new sponsors (No Hype and Redline) to make the event even better. See you all tonight for gate practice.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The sun was shining and the racing fast and furious. We like to welcome the first timers who came last night and hope everyone had fun. Last night's race results are now posted. On another note, next week is our Pro AMS and we like to welcome our sponsors to the event. No Hype Bikes and Stuff will sponsor the 13 and under open which will now be called the No Hype 13 and Under Challenge. No Hype will be offering prizes to the top 3 riders for year end awards. Thank You No Hype for your generous help. Redline will sponsor the 14 and Over Open which will now be called the Redline 14 and Over Open. We have yet to finalize final prizing for the Redline 14 and Over Open but we will post it as soon as possible. See you all next week.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Riders, we are racing. Registration is open between 5:30 and 6:30 pm. If you can't get to the track by that time, please use the hotline to register...remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. There will be no exceptions if you don't register by 6:30 pm. Remember, tonight is a double point race, so there is a $10 entry fee. See you tonight.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Gate Practice is on tonight @ 6:00 pm. As always, our President, Dave Haldin, will make himself available to teach BMX orientation to any new rider and/or parent of rider absolutely free. See you all tonight for Gate Practice.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ridge Meadows Points from the beginning of the season thru May 20th race are now posted.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
With the rain subsiding, it was great to finally hold a race in the newly improved Ridge track. By all accounts, the track received thumbs up from all riders. That's why we say "ride it, you'll love it!!" Last night's race results are now posted. Remember, next Tuesday is a double point race. See you then.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 ***Update # 3****
Riders, we are racing. Registration is open between 5:30 and 6:30 pm. If you can't get to the track by that time, please use the hotline to register...remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. There will be no exceptions if you don't register by 6:30 pm. Remember, tonight is the BC Summers Games qualifier race for 13 to 16. See you tonight at the track.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 ***Update # 2****
The track looks fine right now; however, we still don't know whether it's going to rain or not later. We will make a call at 4pm, please check back again at that time. Sorry for any inconveniences.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 ***Update # 1****
It's raining in Pitt Meadows. We are monitoring the condition of the track, check back around 3pm to see if we are racing, or not, tonight.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Looks like we're having no luck with the rain at Ridge Meadows BMX, tonight's gate practice is cancelled. Hopefully tomorrow we'll get a chance to race. Remember, tomorrow is also BC Summers Games qualifier for our zone (Fraser Valley). Check this website for further updates on Tuesday. On a happier note, that was some great racing over the weekend at Abbotsford BMX for the Canadian National Championships. The weather was hot and so were the racers tearing up the track. Everyone had a great time! Many thanks to the Abbotsford BMX Executive for putting on a great event. They never fail to amaze us when it comes to organizing, hats off to Steve Baxter, Cindy Landers, Michele Landers, Gary Wilson, Sherri Weed and the rest of the volunteers who worked so hard on everyone's behalf.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The rain has cancelled tonight's race. The last straight has not had enough time to dry out to safely have a race, so unfortunately we have to cancel tonight's race at Ridge. We hope next week is sunny so we can get back at it. More pictures of the track have been added to the Track Pictures in the Pictures Link. Check out the two links at the top of this web page for blown up pictures of the track. Remember, Abbotsford BMX is hosting the Canadian National Championships this coming weekend. Check their website as to when to pick up your rider packages. Good luck to all who race this weekend and we'll see you next week.
Monday, May 12, 2008
We've been working hard on the track, the last straight has been totally redone and as our President Dave Haldin says, "it's got more rhythm than James Brown". Just ride it, you'll love it. The corners were also worked on and now have more flow. The track is definitely faster and safer to ride, we took a ton of rocks out of the track and added fresh dirt for a smoother ride. Pictures of the track have been posted. Just a reminder, there is no official gate practice tonight at Ridge, we encourage everyone to head to Abbotsford to get ready for the Canadian National Championships this coming weekend. We will race Tuesday, see you then.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
To all the mommies "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY"!!! Without you, we wouldn't be here, so thank you from the Ridge Meadows BMX executive. Here's an ecard from us to you. BMX Mothers ROCK.
Check back Monday for an update on the Ridge Meadows track.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Awesome! Just Awesome!! The PRO AMS were great to see. Top notch
racers giving it their all, made for some exciting racing. The rest of the
riders turned it up a notch, making a great all around night of racing. We
can hardly wait for Tuesday, June 3 for our next PRO AM. Congratulations
to Tory Nyhaug for winning our first 14 and over PRO AM of the season. As
well, congratulations to Alex Tougas for winning 13 and under division. Also, congratulations
go out to Wyatt Crevier and Landon Timmerman for moving up to 10 Intermediate
level from 10 Novice. Way to go guys!!! Last nights race
results are now posted (the PRO AMS sheet wasn't available as of this posting so
it is not complete -- check back later for the complete results.
Complete results now posted.) Some
pictures from last night are also posted (more to come later).
All pictures now posted. Next Monday's gate practice will not take
place at Ridge, most everyone is heading to Abbotsford for gate practice
to fine tune their riding for the
Canadian National Championships. We will race next Tuesday and
hope to see you there.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Weather looks good, so racing is on tonight. Registration, as always, open between 5:30 and 6:30. If you can't make it to the track by 6:30, register using the hotline (604) 878-1193 and remember to leave rider name, age, classification and plate #. Also, tonight is our first PRO AMS and there will be two classes 14 - Over and 13 - Under. Cash Prizes for the 14 - Over, award prizes for 13 - Under. See you all there tonight.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Gate Practice is on tonight @ 6:00 pm. As always, our President, Dave Haldin, will make himself available to teach BMX orientation to any new rider and/or parent of rider absolutely free. One more reminder, the PRO AMS are starting tomorrow Tuesday, May 6. There will be two classes 14 - Over and 13 - Under. Cash Prizes for the 14 - Over, award prizes for 13 - Under. Check the link on this web page for more info. See you all tonight for Gate Practice.
Friday, May 2, 2008
PRO AMS this coming Tuesday, May 6 -- check the link on this web page for more info. Pictures have now been added to the web page, we hope to add more as the season starts to roll along. See you all soon.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sorry Riders, we have to cancel tonight's racing, a storm came by and poured
rain over the track for 20 minutes or so. The track is to slippery and wet
to race. We will try again next week. Hello Riders, we will race tonight...remember registration is open between
5:30 - 6:30 (if you can't get there by then, register using the hotline (604)
878-1193... leave rider name, age, classification and plate # on the message).
Just a reminder, PRO AMS
start next week, check the link on this web page for more info. Hope to
see you tonight.
Monday, April 28, 2008
We have determined that the track is to wet for gate practice, hopefully it will clear up for racing Tuesday. On another note, we've added some links to the right of this News blog to all the exciting events happening in the near future in BMX... check them all out.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Another great night of racing last night. We hope everyone had fun. Well, as you can see, we have a new website, a new logo and a new attitude, we hope that you like it. Let us know (email on the contact link), whether you like it, or not. Also, tell us what you want to see on our site and we will try to make it happen. Pictures will be posted shortly, since this a work in progress and hope to make this website your go to page for all your BMX needs. Last nights race results are posted. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Temperature wise, it was a cool night, but with all that peddle power -- it was a hot night of racing. Good to see some new riders last night, smiling from ear to ear from the start line to the finish line. Many thanks to our volunteers and especially Brian Ennis who filled in at announcing (and did a great! job). Perhaps a star is born? Last night's race results are now posted. See you all next week.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Hello Riders!!! Let's get racing....sign up is between 5:30pm and 6:30pm or phone the hotline to pre-register (leave rider name, plate #, age and class on the message). See you there tonight.
Monday, April 14, 2008
We will have gate practice tonight at 6pm. As well, for anyone wishing to renew their license or acquiring a new one, registration will be open between 6pm till 7pm. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Just a reminder that we will have a Work Party this Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 10 am (or, when you can get there). We could really use the help, so please, if you have any time at all --- come give us a hand. Food and drinks will be supplied. Also, for anyone still not licensed for the upcoming race season, registration will be open at the work party from between 10 am to 12 pm. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The rain didn't let up, the track is muddy and wet so therefore for the safety of the riders, we have cancelled tonight's racing. We'll try again next week. Remember, Work Party this Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 10 am (or, when you can get there). We want to finish some drainage problems and sweep the track to smooth it out. If you have any time at all, please come lend a hand...we could use it.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Rain, rain go away... unfortunately, due to the weather, there will be no gate practice tonight. Hopefully, the sunshine will come back tomorrow and we will race. Check the hotline and this webspace for further developments. Work Party for Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 10am. If you have any time, please come out and help us work on the track...any time you have will be greatly appreciated. Food and drinks will be supplied.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
No April's Fools, we raced yesterday and had a blast. The smiles on the little ones (and big ones) was worth all the work we put into the track. Everyone had fun and is looking forward to next week. So are we! The hotline is up and running so check it (or, this webspace) the closer we get to race day Tuesday. Last night's race results are now posted. Don't forget we have gate practice on Monday's and we also hold a BMX orientation camp to any new rider. See you Monday for gate practice and on Tuesday for some more exciting BMX Racing!!!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
O.k. Daddio!!! It's time for racing. Our first race is Tuesday, April 1 and the only thing that can stop us now is mother nature. So, weather permitting we will open on time this year. Gate practice is a go for Monday, March 31, 2008 around 6 p.m. (again, it all depends on the weather). If you still have not applied for your BMX racing licenses, you can do it online at Cycling BC. If you want to do it at the track, please show up either at Monday's gate practice or early Race Day Tuesday (we will have registration open at 4:00 pm), so as not to delay racing. Thank you to the volunteers who showed up (we could have used more) to get the track ready this year. Everybody who has seen the condition of the track has remarked that it looks much better than it did all last year. Hope to see you Monday at gate practice, or at Tuesday night racing.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Wow!!! Thank you to the volunteers that came Tuesday (despite the rain and muck). We dug up many rocks and back filled it with fresh dirt. The volunteers were getting wet and messy but the track was looking better and better (and much safer). More work on the drainage and irrigation system was done, along with work on the new airline hose for the gate. We accomplished quite a bit, but yet we have a little more to go. One more work party, Saturday, March 29 @ 10am (or, when you can get there). We can really use your help to finish off the track for Tuesday racing. Hopefully, we'll even have gate practice Monday Night. Check this web space Sunday for more details. Again, if you have any time Saturday, please come out and lend us a hand. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Let's see, we've added a new irrigation system, a new air line hose for the gate and water drainage system for the starting gate. We have plans to pave the corners in the up coming race season. We are trying to make the track safer and faster. We need more volunteers to show up at our next work party, Tuesday, March 25 at 4:00 pm (or when you can get there) to get the track race ready for Tuesday, April 1. Remember, we are all volunteers trying to improve the track, please if you have any time next Tuesday -- lend a hand. Pizza and water/pop will be supplied. Hope to see you at the work party Tuesday, March 25.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Indoor is done. Thanks again to all the volunteers who made the indoor season enjoyable and memorable. We hope to see you all as outdoor season begins April 1, 2008. Keep checking back for any new details. Hope to see you all soon.
Monday, February 18, 2008
BC Cup #1 and #2 are now over and a big thank you to the ABBY Exec for putting a well organized weekend together. A lot of close and fun races happened this past weekend and was that really Ridge BMX's new president Dave Haldin testing the strength of the fence. Yes it was!!! Luckily, no damage to the fence or Dave. The new district racing schedule is out, click the link below to see it. Tentative first date for Ridge Racing, Tuesday, April 1. Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
More great racing this past weekend at Abby Indoor and after this one week off, more great racing expected. The BC Cup Series gets underway February 16 and 17, click the link on the left for more information.
Good luck everyone.
Friday, January 11, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!
The new Abbotsford Indoor Build is now scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 with practice on Thursday and a race on Friday night. Check out the Abby Website for more info. The CCA has released rider rankings for 2007, check out the link at the right of this page to see how you did. Congratulations to all riders. The Ridge Executive will be meeting soon to plan for some exciting racing later this year. Stay tuned for details.
Monday, December 17, 2007
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!Another great Indoor Build has wrapped up (it ended so soon), thanks again to the fine folks at Abby who make it all possible. Abby Indoor Results are now posted on the BMX Result Page, so have a look and see how you did.
Once again, Happy Holidays to all...we hope Santa brings you a new bike.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Awe inspiring racing at the Indoor this past weekend! The BC Cup Series is over and many happy riders took home their well earned hardware. Many thanks to Steve Baxter, Sherri Weed, Michelle Landers, Cindy Landers, and everyone else on the Abby executive for putting on a great event.
Check back often, to find all the latest news about Ridge Meadows BMX and all the exciting changes planned for 2008.
Ridge BMX Annual General Meeting!
Thursday, November 15th, 7:00 pm
Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall
12460 Harris Road
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the decision making process for next
year! If you raced 5 or more races in 2007 and haven't yet picked up
your touque or hoodie you may pick it up at the AGM.
Volunteers are still needed for the following 2008 Exec. positions:
Concession
Promotions Director
Secretary
Hope to see you there!