Sarasota BMX fundraiser
What we know:
The track is dividing the funds evenly to help cover travel costs for the three children.
The backstory:
Youth rider training
“Tonight is just a local night, but it’s the worlds benefit race,” 13-year-old rider Connor Beckley said on Friday. “Me and those two other kids are going to the World Championships in Australia.”
“A lot of hard training and just discipline,” Lumley explained.Â
Local track success
Track organizer Alice Bixler said the rigorous track prepares local children for elite competition.Â
Many young riders brought their trophies and bike number plates to the track on Friday to celebrate their accomplishments.
What we don’t know:
It is also unconfirmed exactly how many total global competitors will line up against the local riders when the World Championships take place from July 17 to July 25.
