Hundreds competed last weekend in Vernon in the BMX Nationals.
鈥淲e have racers from all over the U.S. and Canada right here in our own community park. It鈥檚 absolutely amazing,鈥� said Vernon BMX club President Shylo Orchard. 鈥淭here are two-year-olds to 73+ in our age groups and everybody is having a blast.鈥�
Orchard said everyone from Vernon鈥檚 BMX community was excited about the event. Festivities started Friday with races throughout Saturday and Sunday.
鈥淚t鈥檚 really exciting that we get to host nationals this year because it鈥檚 definitely not something you do every day,鈥� she said. 鈥淎 huge shout out to our volunteers who have been running themselves into the ground to put on this amazing event.鈥�
Those that qualify from this weekend鈥檚 races will move onto the finals. They will be held in Chilliwack, B.C. on Thanksgiving weekend and go for the titles.
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