After a four-year hiatus the BMX Racing National Championships are returning to Shepparton.
More than 2000 riders, crew and family members will land in town for the event on October 30-November 5, hosted by Greater Shepparton City Council in partnership with AusCycling.
Among them are the best riders in Australia battling it out for supremacy over a week’s racing.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said the welcomed injection to the economy paired with the high calibre nature of BMX was a massive coup for the city.
“Greater Shepparton City Council is expecting an action-packed week,” he said.
“We are looking forward to welcoming participants, staff and spectators, coming from across the country to compete at the 2023 BMX Racing National Championships.
“This is a great opportunity to activate our local economy and showcase our world-class BMX track.
“Investing in our infrastructure enables us to bring the very best events to the region, positioning Greater Shepparton as the leading sporting and events capital of regional Australia.”
The last time the event graced Greater Shepparton the BMX Racing National Championships pulled in approximately $6.4 million for the local economy.
As a renowned destination for top-notch racing, AusCycling chief executive Marne Fechner was ecstatic to have Greater Shepparton host the event again.
“Shepparton is quickly developing a reputation as a national cycling destination, having recently hosted the 2023 AusCycling Junior and Masters Road National Championships, and the Shepparton BMX track is one of the best venues of its type in Australia, having hosted UCI World Cup events in 2020,” Fechner said.
“I have no doubt the thousands of riders and spectators who turn up for Australia’s premier BMX competition will have a fantastic time in the region.
“With many of Australia’s best professional and amateur riders competing, the on-track action should be nothing short of spectacular.”
Spectators can attend the championships for free, while the event is also available to watch via live stream on SBS On Demand: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand