FAQs

Sessions are usually held
> April to September (in season) Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday mornings*
> October to March (off season) Sunday morning*

* Please check our weekly post on Facebook and Instagram that includes:

• Track days and times
• Type of session (open track, coaching, etc)
• Relevant information (cost, bike hire, etc)
• Track maintenance work days

Note: opening can be subject to change depending on weather conditions and availability of volunteers etc (check our page for any update post before departure).

The Club and Track is run and maintained by a fantastic group of club volunteers, and funded through members, sponsors, grants, events and fundraising (not the council as some think)

You can just turn up and ride!

We love to see new faces and provided we have space, and you have correct safety equipment and the right attitude we never turn riders away.

You don’t have to become a member of Llynfi BMX Racing Club to ride at our track, but membership comes with great benefits and helps to sustain our volunteer-run club.

All the information about joining the club can be found on our membership page.

(one of these will be stated next to the date at the top of our social media post):

• Open Track - anyone can ride at any time during the time slot just turn up.
• Coaching Session - pre book your place for a structured coaching session (skills & drills).
• Training Session - race day ready session with skills, fitness, laps and gate starts.

See you at the track, let’s have some fun and work hard!

£2 member / local | £4 non-members.

BMX Race bikes and full face helmets are available to loan, you can bring your own (no pegs on bikes and must be in good working order including working rear brake).

Bring gloves and full length bottoms and long sleeve top, wearing protective knee and elbow pads if required.

Hire a BMX Bike
We have BMX Race bikes available to loan £2 each
(limited numbers - first come first served)

Hire a Helmet
Hire one of our Full face helmets only £1 each
(limited numbers - first come first served)

Ride:
Riders must be competent rider for track but you can cycle around the perimeter on the flat areas if not, must wear a full face helmet (your own or hire ours), if using your own bike must have working rear brake and not have stunt-pegs on your bike.

Gear:
Wear your gloves (important - any gloves) and protective elbow and knee pads (if you have any), wear long sleeved top and trousers (important to protect your skin if you come off and hit the track from track rash)!

You are more than welcome to hire our BMX Race bikes, available to loan £2 each
(limited numbers - first come first served)

We aim to make BMX racing accessible to everyone.

Yes of course,our aim is to make BMX racing accessible to everyone.

Hire one of our Full face helmets only £1 each

(limited numbers - first come first served)

Riders must be competent rider for track but you can cycle around the perimeter on the flat areas if not, must wear a full face helmet (your own or hire ours), if using your own bike must have working rear brake and not have stunt-pegs on your bike.

BMX racing is an exciting and extreme sport, but it can be dangerous so you need to follow the safety rules.

• Replace any worn or broken equipment on your bike before riding.
• Always wear your safety equipment while riding the race track.
• Be aware of other riders around you on the track.
• Always ride the correct way round the track.
• Take your time and do not attempt difficult jumps until you feel ready.
• Leave your riding area clean and tidy.

Like all sports, practice and training to become a competent rider takes time. Our club can give you all the training, advice and encouragement you need to get you started.

Various cold drinks (water/bottles/cans/juice), hot drinks, snacks (sweets/crisps) available to buy at our Cafe.

We do not currently have onsite toilets so please go before you set off, otherwise it’s the bush, nearby supermarket or a local pub!

We enter the South West Region BMX Race Series, with ten rounds of race events taking place from our track in Bridgend to Bristol down to Cornwall.

We host one Regional round, there is also the SW BMX Championships, British BMX Championships, and Welsh BMX Championships.

Races are age related in both male and female categories for novice, expert and elite riders of 20" and 24" (cruiser) BMX race bikes.

Here's the information on the Llynfi Club Race Jersey.

Here's how to buy the Llynfi Club Race Plate.

Entering a Regional BMX Race?

Here’s our guide to: How Race Day works.

Entering a Regional BMX Race?

Here’s our guide to: preparing for a race.

All you need to know about Transponders.

You can find photographs taken by the official race day photographer on the Roots & Rain website.

You can find your rider by searching their name in the search bar at the top to save scrolling through.

https://www.rootsandrain.com/

Club and Track is run and maintained by a fantastic group of club volunteers, and funded through members, sponsors, grants, events and fundraising (not the council as some think)

Track maintenance work days

The club is solely run by volunteers and always in need of extra people to help out, this could be anything from an hour helping while at the track to wider roles supporting the club.

For details of how you can volunteer at Llynfi BMX Racing Club please ask at the track or contact us.

Check our Facebook and Instagram for details of our track maintenance days.

We provide private sessions for organisations and schools.

Contact us for more information and for us to understand your requirements.

We’re proud participants in the South West Region BMX Race Series, which runs throughout the season with ten rounds hosted at tracks across the region — from Bridgend to Bristol to Cornwall.

We also host a Regional race round at our own track and take part in major events such as:

• South West BMX Championships
• Welsh BMX Championships
• British BMX Championships

Races are open to both male and female riders and divided by age group and experience level (novice, expert, and elite), across both 20” and 24” (cruiser) BMX race bikes.

See a full list of race details on the British Cycling website.

Here's a full list of all the BMX clubs in the South West region and their what 3 words locations.