Description
Brixton BMX Track is a national-sized BMX race track inside Brockwell Park in south London, with a flat starting ramp and four lines back to the start. It's home to Brixton BMX Club, one of the UK's oldest BMX clubs, founded in 1981, whose alumni include Olympic BMX medallist Kye Whyte. The track is open to the public every day and free to ride outside the club's weekend sessions.
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The Track
- A national-sized BMX race track with a flat starting ramp and four lines back to the start, suitable for riders progressing from pumping and manualing through to full jumps.
- Brixton BMX Club has exclusive use of the track from 9am to 1pm on weekends for coaching sessions. Outside those hours it's open and free to ride.
- The club is currently fundraising to add fencing, water, electricity, improved drainage and resurfacing, alongside more bikes and helmets for newcomers.
Local Organisation
- Brixton BMX Club was founded in 1981 by Ken Floyde, who also helped get the seeds of Tottenham BMX at Lordship Loop off the ground. Club alumni include Olympic BMX medallist Kye Whyte.
- Coaching sessions run on weekend mornings for newcomers of all ages and abilities. Get in touch at brixtonbmxclub@hotmail.com to find out more, or join the club's Facebook group for chat and updates.
Getting Here
Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, Brixton, London, SE24 0NG. The park is a short walk from Herne Hill station (London Overground and National Rail). Brockwell Park itself also has a lido, walled garden, tennis courts, a bowling green and a miniature railway if you're making a day of it.
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