Grand Forks, North Dakota • Home of Red River BMX
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New to BMX?

Your first ride starts here.

Try BMX racing at Hugo’s Raceway with a one-day free trial. We make it easy for new riders to get on the track, learn the basics and see what BMX is all about.

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FREEOne-day trial for new riders
FREELoaner bikes and helmets
$11Race night after your trial
$7Practice session
Getting Started

BMX is easier to try than you might think.

You do not need a race bike, special equipment or previous BMX experience for your first visit. We will help you understand the track and get ready to ride.

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Come to the track

Choose a race night or practice session from our schedule. Arrive early enough to check in and get comfortable before riding.

2

Use our loaner equipment

Free loaner BMX bikes and helmets are available for new riders, subject to size and availability.

3

Try BMX for free

Your first day is a free trial. Ride the track, meet our BMX community and see whether racing is a good fit for you.

Your First Day

One-day free trial.

New riders can experience BMX before committing to a membership. Our goal is to make your first visit comfortable, fun and easy to understand.

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Free first-day trial
Try the track before paying race or practice fees.
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Free loaner bike
No BMX race bike is required to give the sport a try.
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Free loaner helmet
We can help get you properly equipped for your first ride.
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Help from our track crew
Ask questions. We are happy to explain how race night and the track work.
Young BMX rider at Hugo's Raceway
After Your Free Trial

Ready to keep riding?

After the one-day free trial, a current BMX membership is required to continue racing or practicing. Regular track fees then apply.

Race Night
$11

Per race night. Tuesday and Thursday registration is 6:00–7:00 PM with racing at 7:15 PM.

Practice
$7

Practice is normally held from 6:00–8:00 PM. Check the schedule for current dates.

Membership
Required

A new BMX membership is required after your one-day free trial to continue participating.

Tip: You do not need to buy a race bike right away. Ask our track staff about loaner equipment and what to look for before purchasing BMX gear.
Beginner Basics

What new riders should know.

A few simple things will make your first BMX experience much easier.

Wear long sleeves and long pants

Riders should come dressed for the track. Closed-toe athletic shoes are also recommended.

Helmets are required

A proper helmet is required whenever you are riding. Loaner helmets are available for beginners.

Arrive early

Give yourself time to check in, get a bike and helmet fitted, walk around the facility and ask questions before the track gets busy.

You race riders like you

BMX racing is organized by age and skill level, helping beginners compete with riders of similar experience.

You do not have to be fast on day one

The first goal is learning how to safely ride the track. Speed and race skills develop with practice.

Parents can ask questions anytime

If you are unsure about registration, equipment, membership or race procedures, our volunteers can walk you through it.

Practice before racing

If your rider is nervous about jumping into a race night, a practice session is a great way to learn the track first.

BMX is a family sport

Families spend race nights together, riders make friends and everyone becomes part of the local BMX community.

Start Small. Build Confidence.

Every racer started as a beginner.

Your first visit is about having fun, learning the track and seeing what BMX feels like.

Beginner BMX rider at Hugo's RacewayYoung riders enjoying the BMX track

Want to give BMX a try?

Check our schedule, come to Hugo’s Raceway and tell registration that you are a new rider interested in the one-day free trial.

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