The perfect place to start.

Club races are friendly, relaxed events held at BMX clubs throughout the year. They’re a great way to experience racing for the first time, practise race skills and have fun with other riders.

You don’t need to be an expert — if you can safely ride the track, you can start racing.

Great for:
First-time racers • Beginners • Experienced riders • Families

Regional Series races bring riders together from clubs across your region. You’ll race riders of a similar age and category across a series of events at different BMX tracks.

Regional racing is a brilliant way to experience new tracks, meet riders from other clubs and start progressing towards National-level competition.

Race requirements can vary between regions, so always check the event information before travelling.

The British BMX National Series brings together some of the best BMX racers from across the country.

National weekends normally include racing over two days, with riders competing within their age or championship category.

National racing has stricter requirements for race numbers, number plates, side plates and transponders, so make sure your bike is fully race-ready before arriving.

For the 2026 National Series, British Cycling states that riders must use the correct National Series plate number and that side plates are mandatory. Numbers stuck directly onto the frame are not permitted.

The British BMX Championships — usually known simply as The Brits — are one of the biggest weekends in the UK BMX calendar.

Riders from across the country compete to become British Champion in their category.

Qualification requirements apply, so riders normally need to qualify through their Regional Series before entering. Currently at least 5 rounds need to be completed.

It’s a fantastic weekend of racing and a great goal for riders progressing through the sport.

Your race plate is an important part of your BMX race setup. It helps race officials identify you on track and displays the number you are racing under.

The requirements are slightly different depending on whether you're racing at Club, Regional or National level.

Yes. If you're taking part in a Hawks club race, you'll need a number displayed clearly on the front of your bike.

For club racing, there's no need to rush out and buy an expensive custom plate. A simple temporary plate is absolutely fine when you're getting started, provided your number is large, clear and easy for the race team to read.

Once you start competing at Regional or National events, you'll need to make sure your plate meets the requirements for that level of racing.

This depends on where you're racing.

For your first Regional or National races, your race number will normally be based on the last three digits of your British Cycling membership number.

For example:

British Cycling number: 8374213
Race number: 213

After completing a qualifying series and earning a ranking, you may then be entitled to race using your ranking number for the following season which is based from age 9 and above.

For Hawks club racing, things are much more relaxed. You can usually choose a number, provided it doesn't clash with another rider in your race category.

Not sure which number to use? Just ask one of the Hawks team before racing and we'll help you get it sorted.

For a Hawks club race, a clearly visible front plate is normally all you'll need.

When you progress to higher-level racing, additional identification is required. Regional and National events can require side plates as well as your main front plate.

Side plates make it easier for race officials to identify riders when they're viewed from the side or crossing the finish line.

Always check the regulations for the particular series you're entering, as requirements can change.

Think of them as doing two different jobs:

Race plates allow officials to visually identify you and your race number.

Transponder electronically detects your bike as you cross the timing loops and finish line.

Before travelling to a Regional or National race, make sure your transponder is correctly registered, fitted to your bike and has an active subscription.

If you're new to BMX racing and aren't sure what plate, number, side plates or transponder you need, speak to one of the Hawks team or Contact Us

We'll help make sure you're race ready before you head to the start gate.