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Hey dave, so much for “I quit racing… racing sucks… nbl blah blah blah…….
seriously, great to see you back, I only wish we went to Va, Zach would have smoked you!
Brett you win for the most obious post of the day. Absolutly correct.seems I heard this before…hmmm
Brett you win for the most obious post of the day. Absolutly correct.seems I heard this before…hmmm
I could not agree with you more.
Also geraldo eccheveria from Pa. went down in the UCI and suffered a concussion and some bruised ribs. The 17 y/o actually broke his neck and jaw. was released today. After they fixed a spot on the 2nd strait the crashes practically ended. It was a tough track especially for the k**s (phew, I almost called them kids), the younger, smaller riders.
Thank you bill I hope you are back on your bike soon. As I said in my last post, I’m done. I won’t say anything unless I have something positive to say. Janeen, sorry that you got stuck doing everything this year, It was better overall. I hope you will continue and I will try to help out as much as I can living in Pa(my son is in NJ). Unfortunately that means only an occasional volounteer.
We just returned from South Park and all I can say is THANK YOU Greg. My 12 nov son went 1-1-1-2 on Sat and 1-1-2-1 on Sun. The most important thing was that he was really focused before the race and after doing what you suggested in your clinic, really showed a lot of progress. On the way home he said that he couldn’t wait to get back on the track(tues july 4 at Pottstown – 2x points) and start working out again.
Thanks again and we hope that you will come back soon.
I’ll say here also. I just read a thread and I will confine my posts to positive thoughts . Sorry guys and gals.
You want an example? Ok. last year my son was hurt. He was cleared on the thursday before the east coast national. I called the track… nothing. I went to the website… nothing. I drove the hour and a half only to be told that the track is closed! When I asked why there was no posting I was told that they(les) didn’t think they needed to tell anyone. When I explained the situation I was told, rather roughly that there was no way my son could even get on some part of the track. Not to mention the woman who would not come out from behind the trailer while I was speaking to Les, She had a lot to say also. Mr. Behm even tried to speak to someone but was told no.
How about another example… how about a race called because of heat. This has happened at eht. The problem with that is that they raced earlier at fleminton and blue diamond, and the next day at both central jersey and bensalem. Again no notice, people just did not show up. Unbelievable but true.
How about another example… Two years ago the times for races were at 6pm. This was great, we could go up to flemington race there, then make it to egg harbor. Then last year the times changed. No warning, no explaination, they just changed. Then at the start of this year the times were even earlier. I guess someone complained because the times went back. Great.You know I was there for the “meeting” that was really a screaming fest after the national. Right at the picnic tables. Nice touch I thought. I had to walk away. I am not the only one who has problems with this track. As you said the parking lot has its fair share of offenders. Funny thing though, We go to central jersey and while I don’t say that there are no problems, any are kept well hidden.
I am not saying that all of the people who help out at eht are a problem, There are some very helpfull folks, what I am saying is that the majority of the complaints seem to be directed there.
As to why the state is in shambles, maybe I overstated it a bit to make a point. I am willing to say that this year was better than last. Two examples of things happened at the past two presidents cups. Two years ago we had to buy a jersey from someone in florida, and we were not the only ones. It was a disgrace, I think we had mabe 12 riders, and more than one did not have a jersey. Not only that but we were very unorganized. This year as I walked around I saw whole sections of people from the same state sitting together, some had areas where you could go , and most had at least some state meeting. This all reflects very poorly on the state.
I am sorry that you are offended by my comments but a state that can boast as many national champs should be just a bit more organized than that.
I agree, Bret something needs to be done but any talk of changing things at a national level is misguided,(although rider1 that would be a good idea). We cant even get the management at a certain south jersey track that will not be named but is in egg harbor to listen. The State director Quitand the nbl cant or won’t do anything. This state is in shambles. I hope the group of veterans can start to change things.One problem as I see it it that it is the only sport that relies on the state level to get anything done. You don’t see indvidual soccer clubs relying on NJYSA to get players. A while ago, My father in law attempted to start a track in Mt. Holly. He got in touch with the State commish in Florida( at the time the NJ commish couldn’t bother) and they sent us their promotional packet. Talk about thorough. It had everything, even ways to get riders. Brett, I will speak to him and get you a copy if you want.
Wow, there seem to be some bitter people here. Let me start by saying that I do agree with some of what is said but I would like to know how a discussion on how to get riders more involved in the decision making turned into a screw everyone but x’s and pros conversation.
I agree with the writer when he said that people in charge have overstayed their welcome, but to say that (I might have misunderstood this) only current parents or former riders should make decisions is laughable. I will use the same analogy that was in another post( by the way baseball is an olympic sport as is girls softball). What owner in any sport is a former pro? Answer: not many . How about front office personell? Answer again not many.
I have a son in bmx and we ride in both the nbl and the aba. The aba runs what you are talking about – only x’s and pros with nat numbers. The problem with that is very few riders can attain this in the eastern half of the country. How about this – no regionals, period. That cuts out 5 weekends that could be spent at locals. Next, I don’t think that eliminating the rookie and novis classes at nationals would do anything. Who would travel 10 hours to see 15 motos? The couple of days leading up to a national are some of the most exciting days for my son along with the travel and the competition. It would be like taking a lollypop from a baby. That can’t be the answer.
Last, and I am sorry for the length of this rant, this is NOT 1980. I know that some of you would like to be but it is not. The tracks are set up differently, so what. The use of clips, which my son uses, is different. Sounds like sour grapes. This is possibly the worst. Every conversation eventually comes back to clips. I am tired, tired, tired of hearing it. There is a section where you can complain about it all you want, veterens group. I guess that we all should go back to the moto style bike that was used in the 70’s. How about we go back ot holding up the gate with our hands? Or how about class based on weight and height instead of age and proficiency? There is one word that can discribe it best, evolution. Not all changes are good but change is inevitable. The collective experience in bmx that regularly shows up here should be able to come up with ideas that are both good and progressive. We would not want the NFL to go back to no forward passing, even if there is a segment that remembers it fondly, would we? I say move forward not backwards. That is why I come to this site, Brett is doing everything he can think of to help grow the sport but you don’t hear him crying out to the bmx gods” why oh why can’t it be exactly like it was 30 years ago!!!” Brett sees(Ithink) the futility in this thinking and chooses to put his energy to better use, like the hangars and the flyers. By the way, Brett, if you hand out flyers to parents and ask the kids to shower there neighborhoods with them that may work.
I was not trying to offend anyone, just trying to focus energy in the right direction.
thanks for everything Greg Hill. My son Is really working hard.
We are going as well but i need air condition soooo hotel it is.
Oh one other thing – luckily Zach has not asked about shaving his legs
My 12 novice son took part in the seminar. WOW! I thought I had a little knowledge about bmx but I guess what they say about a little knowledge is true. When we got home the first thing he did was to write out his goals. After that we put together a weekly routine(also written out).
On Monday he stretched for 15 minutes then did 2 sets of 15 sprints (30 yards)
On tuesday he streched again, did 15 gates on our homemade electric gate. then practiced at Bensalem BMX – turns and pumping
Today was more streching and 2 sets of 15 sprints.
I have never seen him as excited about bmx as he has been recently and gregs obvious love for the sport was infectious. Pretty soon zachary might be good enough for factory bmx legend!
Oh yeah, there was a Todd Lyons sighting at Bensalem on Tuesday(sorry Greg)
Rich, tried to email you but the address on the clinic flyer came back to me twice. My son is very interested in attending the clinic.