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*** Supercross BMX Track Planned ***

Abbotsford, BC Canada -- 10/31/2009
Supercross BMX Track Planned for Abbotsford, BC.



Abbotsford BMX and Cycling BC are teaming up to develop Canada’s
first Supercross Track in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The new track
will be similar in both size and structure to the BMX track used at the
2008 Beijing Olympics. The project recently received approval to move
forward from the Abbotsford Parks Recreation & Culture Commission
maintaining the City of Abbotsford’s ongoing commitment to the sport
of BMX.

The new track will also be the cornerstone of a bid to host a World
Cup Super Cross event within the next two years. A world cup event
will bring competitors to Abbotsford from around the world and enhance
the City of Abbotsford’s position as Sport Town Canada

The existing Abbotsford BMX track has already received substantial
upgrades over the past two years. In 2007 the track was re-designed
to International BMX standards and the corners were upgraded from
dirt to asphalt in 2008. The new Supercross upgrade will include a taller
and steeper start hill similar to that used at the Beijing Olympics and a
Supercross straight leading to the first corner. The existing “pro sections”
of the course will be upgraded to international Supercross standards to
complete the improvements.

Once constructed, the track will provide a Supercross track for local
riders and function as a training facility for current and future Olympians.
The new track is scheduled for completion prior to May 22nd, 2010 when
Abbotsford BMX will host an International Classic race.

Fundraising for the facility is ongoing and the development group is
keen to secure corporate support for the new track. Individuals and
corporations interested in donating funds, products or services to the
project or interested in sponsoring this new and exciting sports venue
should contact:

Adam Muys
Director of BMX Development
604-737-3034
adam@cyclingbc.net

* Cycling British Columbia:
Cycling BC is the provincial governing body for the sport of cycling in
British Columbia. The organization represent the full range of cycling
disciplines including BMX, Road, Track & Cyclo-cross, and Mountain
Biking. www.cyclingbc.net

* Abbotsford BMX Club:
Abbotsford BMX Club provides BMX racing opportunities to BMX riders
living in Abbotsford and the surrounding communities. The home track
is located in Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park and is considered one of the
best BMX facilities in Canada. The track has a great history of hosting
National and International BMX events in addition to and provincial BMX
competitions. www.abbotsfordbmx.ca

*** 2010 Canadian BMX Calendar ***



The CCA 2010 BMX competitive calendar.

May 22, 2010 - Abbostsford BMX UCI

May 23, 2010 - Abbotsford BMX Canadian Open

July 3, 2010 - Red Deer BMX UCI Race

August 28, 2010 - Canadian National Championships Airdrie AB

You can find the full Canadian 2010 BMX Calendar here for more info.
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