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*   (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = November 2019 ~~~)
* Locally: Spokane Awarded 2020 USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals. Spokane, Washington USA -- 11-23-2019 Spokane BMX has a grand party planned to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The local organization and Spokane Sports announced the city has been awarded the 2020 USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals for the second time in four years. Itll be Aug. 21-23 on the BMX track at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex where the 2017 event was held. * Rainier Resident Gains Approval For New Pump Track. Rainier, Washington USA -- 11-19-2019 Waiting is just a small bump in the road for one Rainier resident preparing to tackle the construction of a new pump track near Wilkowski Park behind Rainier Chapel. Ken Adams, 42, has been in constant communication with the Rainier City Council for efforts in installing the circuit. With all councilors in favor during a Rainier City Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, the project will move forward this spring. * 2020 USA BMX Jumberjack Nationals To Be Held In Spokane. Spokane, Washington USA -- 11-18-2019 Spokane won the draw for the 2020 USA BMX Lumberjack National Championships, which will bring in BMX athletes from around the nation. The event takes place August 21-23, 2020. There will be 1,500 athletes and 2,500 spectators in attendance at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, which also hosted the event in 2017. * Owen Akopiantz Going For The Gold At The 2024 Summer Olympics. Eastsound, Washington USA -- 11-13-2019 Akopiantz took up BMX riding when he was young, watching older Lopez youths jump and spin. He is currently practicing for upcoming competitions to set him on the path to the Olympics. Over time, people began telling Akopiantz that he was pretty good at the sport. His attitude regarding BMX slowly changed from a fun hobby to serious competition. Im really aiming for the 2024 Summer Olympics. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = October 2019 ~~~)
* Pasco Boy Gets New Bike From Pasco PD & Franklin Co. Sheriff. Pasco, Washington USA -- 10-23-2019 After posting about a stolen BMX bike, the Tri-Cities reached out with an outpouring of support and offers to make donations. Pasco Police were able to pull some strings and the Franklin County Sheriffs Department used money from their foundation to get Jeremiah a sick new Haro Downtown BMX bike with pegs and a lock. Also See: 10-22-2019 News: * Thief Steals Pasco Boys BMX Bike Worth Over $300. * Langley BMX Champ Qualifies For World Pump Bike Competition. Langley, Washington USA -- 10-17-2019 Langley BMX champion Violet Cejalvo is going to Eurpoe and the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championship in Switzerland. A BMX champion with a string of high-profile wins, the 17-year-old Cejalvo is a fairly recent competitor in pump bike racing. Her trip to Switzerland is her second trip to Europe for a major competition. * Wenatchee Receives $500,000 Grant For Renovation And Improvement Of Lincoln Park. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 10-08-2019 A $500,000 grant has been awarded to the city of Wenatchee for the renovation of Lincoln Park. Located in Wenatchees south side, the 18-acre park will get a facelift in the form of a new BMX biking track in an underused area in the park, a group picnic shelter, new playground, a splash pad, a new stage and the improvement of walkways, parking areas and landscaping. Wenatchee is one of several to receive the award. * Rainier Resident Looks To Spearhead City Pump Track For BMX Riders. Yelm, Washington USA -- 10-02-2019 Ken Adams, 42, has been working recently with the Rainier City Council to install a paved pump track near Wilkowski Park behind Rainier Chapel. Adams and a few volunteers are hoping to break ground on the project within the next week. A pump track is a uniform circuit of banks that BMX riders use develop pumping techniques. * Wenatchee Receives $520,600 For Lincoln Park Renovations. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 10-02-2019 Senator Cantwell announced Wednesday morning that Wenatchee will receive $520,600 in funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The money will be applied to Lincoln Park renovations which is a $1.5 million project. The renovations include a new playground, outdoor amphitheater and a new BMX track among other features. The city of Wenatchee had applied for this grant in 2018. |
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics Ready Steady
Test Event:- ( Cycling BMX Racing )
~~~ October 11th, 2019 ~~~
At Ariake Urban Sports Park Track.
This Test Event Is A Dress Rehearsal
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = September 2019 ~~~)
* Emerald Valley BMX To Host USA BMX Northwest Gold Cup Championships. Eugene, Oregon USA -- 09-27-2019 Emerald Valley BMX will host the USA BMX Northwest Gold Cup Championships on Friday til Sunday. Races begin at 5 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. Emerald Valley BMX is at 2715 Leo Harris Parkway in Eugene. Parking is available at the site per day and for the entire weekend. * Hale Park Debuts New Skate Park. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 09-17-2019 The Hale Park skate park ribbon cutting ceremony was Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The skate park was a feature that was requested by the community and the skate park exemplifies community feedback taken and developed into a project. Today were taking another step forward with the completion of Hale Park with the opening of the skate park portion of the park, said Dave Erickson, Parks and Recreation director. * New Skatepark Opens In Wenatchee | Were Really Hyped, To Say The Least. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 09-17-2019 The bright red Apple Bowl, 8 feet on the deep end and 4 feet on the shallow, adds Wenatchee flavor to Hale Parks new skatepark. Theres also a smaller bowl for intermediate-level skaters and a street course with rails and boxes. It should have a little bit of everything for everybody, said Charlotte Mitchell, parks capital projects manager for the city of Wenatchee. The skatepark at 720 S. Worthen St., near the Pipeline Pedestrian Bridge joins Wenatchees other skatepark in Pioneer Park, 220 Fuller. * Hidden Bike Track Along Willamette River In Eugene. Eugene, Oregon USA -- 09-16-2019 A hidden BMX track near Eugene's Franklin Park and Interstate 5 has allegedly been there for decades, and very few people have heard about it. The track was built by hand on Union Pacific Railroad property and provides a huge layout for mountain bikers and BMX riders to use directly next to the Willamette River. The track is illegal, but so far there have been no repercussions. * Congratulations Another Stellar BMX Season For West Seattles Colton Fukano. Seattle, Washington USA -- 09-10-2019 Colton Fukano earned second place overall in the Washington State BMX Championship for the 2019 season in the 8 expert category. We are so proud of all of his hard work this season as he moved up to racing in the much more difficult expert category. Racing is still happening at the North SeaTac BMX track on Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons if anyone wants to try it out. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = August 2019 ~~~)
* Marshawn Lynch Goes BMX Mode, Leads Riders Through Downtown Seattle. Seattle, Washington USA -- 08-29-2019 If you were traveling through downtown Seattle during rush hour Wednesday evening, your eyes were not playing tricks on you. That was really Marshawn Lynch riding his BMX bike with hundreds of others in tow. The former Seahawks running back was in BMX mode riding his signature Beast Mode Ripper SE. * BMX: More Than 1,000 Converge On Lincoln Park For State Finals. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 08-26-2019 Lincoln Park BMX operator Sean Coleman couldnt believe it. More than 1,000 riders from all around the state converged on the Lincoln Park BMX track this weekend for the Washington State BMX Finals, huge increase over the state finals crowd from last year. A total of 185 riders in 43 motos individual heats competed in double-point races Friday. Another 357 riders in 73 motos competed in Saturdays prefinals double-point races and on the big day Sunday, 496 riders competed in 99 motos. * River City BMX Hosts Oregon State Finals. Grant Pass, Oregon USA -- 08-25-2019 The Oregon State BMX finals were hosted in Grants Pass this year. Over 400 riders in 73 motos competed for state plates after qualifying earlier in the year. River City BMX volunteers were thrilled for the opportunity to host the event that draws the best BMX riders from around the state. * BMX Racing: State Finals Back In Port Angeles For Second Straight Summer. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 08-22-2019 Youth and adults will put the pedal to the packed dirt and asphalt stretches of the Lincoln Park BMX track today through Sunday as the Port Angeles facility hosts the Washington State BMX Finals. After the success of last years state finals, the first time Port Angeles ever hosted the competition, Lincoln Park BMX is ready for more than 700 riders plus and other visitors from around the state. * East Wenatchee Expands Skateboarding Ban. East Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 08-22-2019 Skateboarding is no longer allowed in the new Gateway Park. The City Council on Tuesday approved changing an existing ordinance against using skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, scooters or coasters in city parks. The amendment extends the boundaries of the prohibition to include Gateway Park, located at 88 9th St. NE. * Pump Track In The Works For Eastmont Community Park. East Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 08-02-2019 A pump track is the latest upgrade planned for Eastmont Community Park. Eastmont Metro Parks and Recreation and the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance are working on the track, which would be located the playground and basketball courts. The organization is trying to raise $65,000 through a GoFundMe page at: * https://www.gofundme.com/f/EastmontPumpTrack |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = July 2019 ~~~)
* New And Improved BMX Track. St. Helens, Oregon USA -- 07-24-2019 City residents who visited McCormick Park this past weekend may have noticed a few big mounds of dirt. The dirt mounds are from construction on the Phillip S. Barlow Memorial BMX Track, dedicated in 2012 to the late brother of Paul Barlow. The re-design began on July 15 and was finished on July 23, according to Paul Barlow of Barlow Bikes. Lance Maguire, owner of Dirt Trendz and director of USA BMX ( of new track development), led the redesign. * 15-Year-Old Champion BMX Racer Begs For Stolen Bike To Be Returned. Coeur d Alene, Idaho USA -- 07-15-2019 Wyatt Todd is only 15-years-old, but is a champion BMX racer. But the 2019 season came to an unexpected end when his bike was stolen. BMX racing is more then just a hobby to Wyatt Todd. Its my life, Todd explained. I started when I was only four years old. If you are the one that took it, please just give it back. No questions asked. * Lincoln Park BMX 339 Riders Compete In State Qualifier. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 07-01-2019 More than 300 riders from the Olympic Peninsula and all around the state of Washington raced at a BMX state qualifier at the Lincoln BMX Park this weekend. Nearly $3,000 was raised on Saturday for the Race for Life. The Sunday races were a BMX state qualifier race. A total of 339 racers ranging in age from under 5 to over 50 participated in more than 60 races held all day. A total of 561 racers participated in events held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = June 2019 ~~~)
* Lincoln Park BMX To Host State Series Races. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 06-25-2019 More than 300 BMX riders from the Olympic Peninsula and surrounding areas are expected to descend upon Port Angeles this weekend for a Washington State Championship Series race. Lincoln Park is also hosting the Washington State Finals for second straight year Aug. 24-25. * Moses Lake BMX Had Big Fathers Day Weekend. Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 06-17-2019 Moses Lake BMX had a busy weekend this past Fathers Day weekend. With over 600 district points for grabs between two races in Moses Lake over the course of two days, there was plenty of racing to be done among all age groups. Moses Lake BMX had about 250 racers from ages 2 to 60 raced. * Bike Swap Meet Benefits Bader Brothers. Eugene, Oregon USA -- 06-15-2019 The event helps fund a trip for the Bader brothers to compete in BMX World Championships in Belgium. BMX riders of all ages gathered at Emerald Valley BMX for its Bike Swap Meet & BBQ event. The event benefits a fund for Zane (15) and Sage (13) Bader to represent Team USA in the BMX World Championships in Belgium this July 23 to 28. Their youngest brother Ace (11) was close to qualifying as well. * Chelan Pump Track Meeting On June 19th. Chelan, Washington USA -- 06-14-2019 The Parks & Recreation is looking at installing a Pump Track at or near the existing Skate Park in Don Morse Memorial Park. A meeting will be held on June 19th, 2019 at 6:00 pm upstairs of the Library at 216 N Emerson Street, Chelan Wa. A presentation and discussion to follow. * Caldwell BMX To Host Gold Cup Qualifier June 08th. Caldwell, Idaho USA -- 06-06-2019 This weekend, Caldwell BMX is hosting a Gold Cup qualifier for racers across the state. Event, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Caldwell BMX track, will give hundreds of racers of all ages the opportunity to win prizes. The race, which is free and open the public, will also host strider balance bike races for young riders. * Local BMX Group Wants To Get You On A Bike. Idaho Falls, Idaho USA -- 06-06-2019 Skills arent as important as having fun to Snake River BMX. The group is hosting various activities this summer to get people involved with the sport, regardless of experience. It is hosting the 2019 Olympic Day Race on June 15, where anyone can ride one of the largest BMX tracks in the country, regardless of experience. And its free. * How One Local BMX Rider Is Not Letting His Health Slow Him Down. Lane County, Oregon USA -- 06-05-2019 Emerald Valley BMX rider Damian DeLong is defying the odds, one race at a time, and not even serious health complications can slow him down. Damian was born to put the pedal to the metal, and now his mom and teammate is racing alongside him. |
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Today, Friday, June 14th, 2019 Is Flag Day! In The U.S.A. To Honor The
United States Of America Flag. - Are You Flying Your U.S.A. Flag Today?
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = May 2019 ~~~)
* BMX Raffle Event To Occur Saturday In Longview. Longview, Washington USA -- 05-30-2019 BMX bikers are expected to gather at Longviews Cloney Park on Saturday to celebrate the resurfacing of the track. The event will occur 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Cloney Park. * 10-Year-Old Ben Holman Has Become A Sensation Doing Tricks On His Bike. Olympia, Washington USA -- 05-28-2019 Ben, who lives in Tenino, has developed his skills at various parks in the area, including at Rotary Park in Centralia. His parents also take him to riding parks in Lacey, Olympia, and Yelm. His parents commitment to letting their son practicing riding runs deep. * Eagle Park BMX Urges Folks To Stay Off Track In Wet Weather. Eagle, Idaho USA -- 05-23-2019 The Treasure Valley began drying out on Thursday, but more rain is expected to shower the area through the Memorial Day weekend, and that has the volunteers at Eagle Park BMX concerned. Some folks have been riding in the mud there and its ruining the track. * Race Report: MTB vs BMX - Red Bull Pump Track Leavenworth 2019. Leavenworth, Washington USA -- 05-20-2019 This weekend Leavenworth, WA hosted its 2nd annual Red Bull Pump Track event. Its a qualifier for the World Championships later this year, with the top 4 men and women all being invited to the finals. The series is put on by Velosolutions, and the race director Johan Lindstrom is quick to point out its grassroots nature. The series has a unique setup thats open to everyone, with such a cool vibe. * 8 Bikes From Red Bull Pump Track Leavenworth 2019. Leavenworth, Washington USA -- 05-20-2019 From clapped out beaters to full carbon race weapons, run what ya brung was the theme at the Leavenworth stop of the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship tour. With no restrictions on wheel size, drivetrains, or number of brakes, all you needed to race was a bike, a helmet, and knee pads. We took a closer look at eight of the bikes that caught our eye. * Results-Info-Photos:- Red Bull Pump Track World Championship. Leavenworth, Washington USA -- 05-18-2019 The pump track Leavenworth is fascinating. It has been proven worldwide that the sport playground is not just able to get kids excited, but also their parents, grandparents and the entire village community. The pump track becomes the meeting place of all different generations and the towns center of life. * Rochester 10-Year-Old Takes BMX Skills on Tour. Yelm, Washington USA -- 05-16-2019 Take a pile of common bricks left in a heap in a backyard, for instance. Most observers would simply see an unfinished do-it-yourself project and a craggy hazard to be avoided. But Ben Holman isnt your typical 10 year old, and competitive BMX bike riders in particular are something different breed entirely. * Family Bike Rodeo Stresses Safety For Young Cyclists. Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 05-14-2019 All things two-wheeled were the theme at the Kiwanis Club of Moses Lakes Family Bike Rodeo Saturday. Somewhere between 75 and 100 kids gathered in the parking lot of Moses Lake Christian Church to take part in the event, which included a riding course, a drawing for free bikes and minor repairs. * BMX: Lincoln Park BMX Track Opens For The Season. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 05-10-2019 The Lincoln Park BMX track opened for its 2019 season with 82 riders taking to the improved course in 22 races Sunday, May 5. The track will host a state BMX qualifier on June 30 and then will host the state BMX finals August 23-25. * Bike Buddy Pilot Program Looks To Teach Bike Education. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 05-09-2019 A new program geared toward encouraging bike use in Chelan and Douglas Counties has been announced. The Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee, part of the Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council, is the group introducing the pilot program. * https://www.bikewenatcheevalley.org * Ready To Take Another Lap. Coeur d Alene, Idaho USA -- 05-08-2019 The city of Coeur d Alene agreed to renew its ongoing partnership with the BMX Association Tuesday night, paving the way for future events on the BMX Track at the Cherry Hill Community Park. The agreement, which extends the citys partnership with the nonprofit BMX program for an additional three years, places the majority of the maintenance burden on the bicycling association - as well as cleanup costs after events in return for use of the track for official BMX events. * Former Olympic BMX Coach And Opioid Addict Speaks In Spokane. Spokane, Washington USA -- 05-08-2019 A former addict who has been clean for more than 10 years. Tony Hoffmans story includes not only his struggles with drugs, but also a career as a top BMX bike racer and an Olympic coach. Now Hoffman gives motivational speeches. * Work On Wenatchees Hale Park Skate Complex, Kiwanis Park Starts Next Week. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 05-07-2019 On Tuesday, the city breaks ground on the Hale Skate Park, located in five-acre Hale Park at the foot of South Worthen Avenue. The existing off-leash dog park will be joined by a skate complex designed by local skaters with the help of Seattle skate-engineering firm Grindline. The skate park phase should be completed by Julys end, the city says. |
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Redmond, Oregon USA ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Returned To - Redmond Oregon On April 12th - 14th, 2019 At Deschutes County Expo Center Indoor, In The First Interstate Bank Center Arena. Lots Of Smiles Seen. See Results And Reports + ( More ) |
Redmond, Oregon USA ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Is Returning To Redmond Oregon This April 12th - 14th, 2019 At - Deschutes County Expo Center Indoor - In The First Interstate Bank Center Arena. - Be Ready! - See You At The Track. (~ More Information ~) |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = April 2019 ~~~)
* Work Party Help Sought At Port Angeles BMX Track. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 04-05-2019 Rainbow Sweepers Inc., employees install new fencing around the Lincoln Park BMX track in Port Angeles on Thursday, replacing the previous deteriorated fence. BMX organizers are asking for volunteers to help remove the old west fence along South L Street with a work party beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. * City Wrestles With Whether Helmet Laws Make Spokane Safer. Coeur d Alene, Idaho + Spokane, Wa. USA -- 04-01-2019 When the Spokane City Council loosened the citys helmet laws last week ahead of the return of shared electric scooters, a man in a helmet stood at the podium and warned them of traumatic brain injury. A few minutes later, a woman told them that studies have shown helmets to be of little use in most situations, and added that requiring them erected barriers to a healthy, active life and made people less safe. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = March 2019 ~~~)
* 7-Year-Old Nationally Ranked Biker From Spokane Valley Lands Spot On Team USA. Spokane, Washington USA -- 03-28-2019 Seven-year-old Kennedy Knopp of Greenacres is second in the nation for her age group in BMX racing and will be riding for Team USA in the 2019 UCI BMX World Championships in Belgium in July. * Congratulations West Seattle BMX Racer Hudson White Returning To World Championships. Seattle, Washington USA -- 03-24-2019 Congratulations to West Seattle BMX racer Hudson White, whos qualified – again! – for the world championships! The report, photos, and video are from his dad Gil White, whos been updating us on Hudsons accomplishments now and then for a long time. * Cyclists Enjoying Warm Weather At Bike Park. Eagle, Idaho USA -- 03-17-2019 At the Eagle Bike Park we found a wide variety of people enjoying the day. The Eagle Bike Park is free for the public to use, and its a family friendly environment. Now Im here at the BMX track working on my skills and speed to not overshoot stuff it has been a pretty gorgeous first weekend that is for sure, said Braden Cissney, a BMX rider. * Volunteers Needed For Bike Park Work. John Day, Oregon USA -- 03-12-2019 Volunteers are needed for a trail day at the Seventh Street Bike Park on the weekend of March 30-31 to work on constructing a dirt pump track and do maintenance on the existing single-track trail. The Eastern Oregon Trail Alliance will head up the work starting at 9 a.m., weather dependent. * Final Public Meeting On New Wenatchee Skatepark Held Wednesday. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 03-07-2019 The third and final installment of public meetings regarding the construction of a new skatepark in Wenatchee was held Wednesday night at the location of the new Wenatchee City Hall. Seattle firm Grindline Consultants has been contracted with designing and building the new skatepark, which will be located at Hale Park just north of the pedestrian bridge in downtown Wenatchee. Construction of the skatepark is expected to be completed by sometime this summer. Approximately four to six months. * Indoor Idaho BMX Racing Revs Back Up In Caldwell. Caldwell, Idaho USA -- 03-02-2019 Racers are gearing up for round two of an indoor race series that will culminate in the Gold Cup, a chance for Idaho racers to make it to a national competition. However, that is just half the story indoor BMX racing returned to the Treasure Valley for the first time in more than 20 years and two weeks ago we showed you how family oriented this sport is. * Public Meeting Wenatchee Skate Park Hale Park. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 03-01-2019 The public can weigh in on a skate park planned for Hale Park at a 6:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday March 06th, 2019 at the Public Services Center 1350 McKittrick Street. This is the final design workshop for the skate park at Hale Park. The meeting is in lower level of Public Services Center. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = February 2019 ~~~)
* A Kingston Kid Is The Fastest 7-Year-Old On Two Wheels - 12 Under 12. Port Orchard, Washington USA -- 02-25-2019 Yep, this Wi-Fi does come with high speed. This past weekend at the Gator Nationals in Florida, Christensen won the 7-8 open class. Hell be representing Team USA at the world championships this summer in Belgium. Christensen plans out every race before it starts. * Track And Shed Vandalized At Rogue Valley BMX Track. Medford, Oregon USA -- 02-22-2019 Volunteers said Tuesday night, thieves broke into the registration building of their track site. The thieves didnt get away with much besides a few gift bags and volunteer punch cards but the break-in did damage the building. To repair the damages is estimated to be around $1,200. * New Steel Bridge Skatepark Would Create Plaza Destination On Vacant Lot In Old Town. Portland, Oregon USA -- 02-14-2019 Theres a renewed effort to build an urban plaza and skatepark at the west end of the Steel Bridge. Architects and advocates from Skaters for Portland Skateparks say improved access to and through the site is a top priority. * If You Build It They Will Race! Indoor BMX Riding At Caldwell Fairgrounds. Caldwell, Idaho USA -- 02-10-2019 Indoor BMX racing has returned to the Treasure Valley for the first time in 20 years, giving riders a chance to compete during winter months. BMX Racing will return on March 1st, and the BMX gold up will happen the following weekend. Idaho Indoor BMX says they are always looking for volunteers or donations to give the kids more opportunities to race. * Wenatchee Rotary Auction Beats Lincoln Park BMX Track Fundraising Goal. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 02-08-2019 The group announced the final tally from its January 26th Building Community Auction to benefit Lincoln Park. The amount raised surpassed the groups 115-thousand dollar goal. The proceeds will be used to fund improvements at Lincoln Park including a pump BMX track and second picnic shelter. * Bike Ban Coming To Downtown Puyallup Sidewalks? Council Considers New Law. Puyallup, Washington USA -- 02-04-2019 The city of Puyallup is considering making it illegal to ride bikes on certain sidewalks in downtown Puyallup. An ordinance proposed to Puyallup City Council would prohibit bicycle riding on sidewalks, alleys, public paths, publicly owned parking lots or other areas designated by the city. The regulations aim to create a safer environment for pedestrians. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = January 2019 ~~~)
* For The First Time In 20-Plus Years The Treasure Valley Will Offer Indoor BMX Racing. Caldwell, Idaho USA -- 01-30-2019 For the first time in more than 20 years, Treasure Valley BMX racers will have the opportunity to compete indoors locally thanks to a racing collective. Starting Friday, February 01st, 2019 the indoor BMX option will return to the Treasure Valley at the Canyon County Fair building. * Public Meeting Wenatchee Skate Park Hale Park. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 01-30-2019 The public can weigh in on a skate park planned for Hale Park at a 6:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday February 05th, 2019 on the second floor of City Hall, 301 Yakima St. Join us for the second of three design meetings for the Hale Skate Park. * Rotarys 2019 Building Communities Auction To Support Lincoln Park BMX Track. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 01-15-2019 The city of Wenatchee and the Wenatchee Rotary are teaming up for the 2019 Building Communities Auction to support park upgrades and a new BMX pump track at Lincoln Park. The proceeds raised during the annual auction will support several projects in the community, but the main beneficiary is the Lincoln Park BMX track. The Rotarys fundraising goal is $115,000, which will be used for the new BMX track. This, pending some grants, this would be 2020 or 2021 construction. * Public Meeting Wenatchee Skate Park Hale Park. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 01-10-2019 The public can weigh in on a skate park planned for Hale Park at a 6:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday January 15th, 2019 on the second floor of City Hall, 301 Yakima St. Construction is expected to begin in the spring, and the skate park should be ready by the summer. |
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