Jindabyne is set to play host to an exhilarating weekend of BMX racing as it welcomes Round Two of the 2025 AusCycling BMX Racing ACT/NSW State Series. Taking place on April 12-13, the event promises to draw BMX enthusiasts from across the region to the newly upgraded Snowy Mountains BMX Track.
PHOTO: The track is now up to the national standard for BMX racing CREDIT: Snowy Mountains BMX Club.
Due to a $291,205 investment from the NSW Government, the facility has undergone substantial upgrades, elevating it to a National competition standard. Improvements include sealing of the track, bitumen installation on all berms, a new start hill cover and finish line structure, as well as enhanced storage and landscaping. This transformation has been a game changer for the club.
Mike Daly, President of the Snowy Mountains BMX Club, expressed his excitement. “We had a regular cohort of local riders but now we’ve been able to bring the track up to the national standard for BMX racing, and we are so excited that Jindabyne gets to host a round of the NSW/ACT State series for 2025,” he said.
President Daly added that hosting a State round was a long-term goal for the club, achieved sooner than expected due to the remarkable upgrades.
BMX rider John Graham praised the revamped track, mentioning, “The new track is one of the best I’ve ridden in the entire ACT/NSW area. It is fantastic with a great design – it’s fast and fun and offers options for riders of all levels to test their skills.”
PHOTO: The track caters for riders of all skill and ability levels.
The Member for Monaro, The Hon Steve Whan MP, noted the significant impact of the event on the local community. “It’s wonderful to see an event of this calibre come to Jindabyne and we hope it’s the first of many more to come,” he stated. Mr Whan highlighted Jindabyne’s appeal as a destination, especially over the Easter break, and emphasised the potential boost to local businesses.
The event is set to be inclusive, with participation open to riders aged between three and 60. As the region continues to bolster its reputation as a cycling hub with projects like the Jindabyne Mountain Bike Park and Rail Trail upgrades, the BMX championships mark another step forward.
For more details on the series, visit auscycling.org.au and follow the Snowy Mountains BMX Club on Facebook for updates.