Local girl proves that BMX racing is not just for the boys anymore

From her house to the race track, from New York to California, Alana is ready to race.
Simi Kaur
Simi Kaur

From her house to the race track, from New York to California, this girl is ready to race.

Her name is Alana, and BMX is her game. I asked her a few questions and here is what she had to say.

BMX is a sport where you race with bikes and do tricks. It’s a great sport for boys and girls. A few girls think that BMX is a boy’s sport. Well, they are wrong.

BMX is for boys and girls. “BMX is such an awesome sport,” Alana says. “I’m glad I chose it. I get to travel and meet friends.”

Q: How did you get into BMX?

A: I was watching TV and my brother sat on the remote and the channel changed to a BMX race. I just got so inspired, so I started BMX when I was 7.

Q: What’s your diet?

A: I have to eat less oily foods and stay in shape. It takes lots of energy to do tricks in BMX.

Q: What tips do you give to starters?

A: Do your best. You won’t get it on the first try, so don’t give up.

BMX is a great sport and it’s fun. Lots of people don’t know about it so I’m glad to have a friend who does BMX.

Simi Kaur is a fifth-grader at Jefferson Elementary School.

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