It was fast, furious and fun at the Cooks Gardens Velodrome on Sunday for the second experiment with velocross.
A hybrid cycling event takes elements of track and BMX racing using the banks of the velodrome for riders to build up speed before tackling a short cone course using turnsand an optional jump.
An eclectic mix of 20 BMX loving teenagers, Wanganui Cycling Club regulars and acknowledged first timers took part on the circuit.
A good time on one lap of the course was judged to be about 30 seconds, although there was always that danger of a spill if one pushed too hard on the sloping corners.
"A lot of fun, challenging, and a lot of laughs out there," said club member Debbie Cain.
He would like to develop the hybrid sport into a regular series, working with the Wanganui schools. "It's a bit of everything as you can see," he said.
