ALANS BMX ‘GRAND PRIX’ PRO-AM INVITATIONAL presented by SUPERCROSS BMX – 5th September 2026

What: 
The inaugural ALANS BMX ‘GRAND PRIX’ INVITATIONAL presented by SUPERCROSS BMX
Witness ‘Elite’ Men and Women going full tilt for a share of a £1500 pro purse!

Grand prix race format!

Some of the world’s top racers are confirmed including current World Champion Beth Shriever, Ross Cullen, Betsy Bax, Sienna Harvey, Cal Strickland, Ben Cornish, Jessica Marriot, Lily Chiziwa, Emie Seward and more to be announced.

Plus 80’s- era ‘on track’ freestyle demo, by COLONY and ALANS BMX rider, Tom Justice and friends.

Where:
Preston Pirates BMX track, PR1 4BE

When: Saturday 5th September
Open gate practise for all ages 1pm-3pm
3pm-5pm filming
Racing from approx 5pm

Finer details:
ALANS BMX is making a film!
A visual celebration of a 45 year long commitment to BMX, through thick and thin times. Not just a BMX video, moreover a ‘storytelling’ exercise highlighting all eras and aspects of BMX, spanning the years 1981 to 2026.

Within this film, we want to showcase contemporary BMX racing. Our aim is to show BMX racing at its most exciting and in the very best light.

ALANS BMX are partnering with DIG BMX (magazine/website) to guarantee the furthest worldwide media reach and the race itself is in conjunction with our friends at FIFITEEN BMX.

• Full gate of Sidehacks (yes, for real) as support class!
• Food truck!
• Sponsored by SUPERCROSS BMX, ALANS BMX, PWR MOTORS & JUNCTION 4 URBAN SPORTS VILLAGE.
• Win a race bike in your size with FREE raffle!

About Alans BMX
Founded in 1981, by Alan Woods, we are the oldest BMX shop in the UK and have seen it all in 45 years. Supporting the scenes, whether that is a No. 1 race team, park (we helped Charlotte Worthington on the way to a gold medal in Tokyo), street riders and flatland. BMX runs in our blood! In November 2022 Alan was inducted into the British BMX Hall of fame in the category Pioneer BMX Racer. BMX4LIFE.

About Supercross BMX
Bill Ryan, From Supercross BMX and Torker, a day one supporter of Mike Miranda’s Dirty Fest, said this is exactly the type of event that the UK needs. It keeps it fun and exciting for all the riders and the fans!! Because if you aren’t having fun, why do it!!

Supercross BMX is a 37 year old BMX Specific Company, from Southern California, the Birthplace of BMX and has been awarded the USA BMX Golden Crank for a record breaking 8 times, and Golden Crank Team of the year 3 times . More information about Supercross BMX can be found at supercrossbmx.com and all it’s socials, and products are available in the UK thru Alans BMX

About Preston Pirates BMX Club
Preston Pirates BMX Club was founded in 2005 and provides expert race coaching to riders of all levels and ages. Today, our club has in excess of 100 members and is well represented at BMX racing events regionally, nationally and globally. Our club exists thanks to a huge volunteering effort, with over thirty volunteers coordinated by a dedicated committee, all sharing a passion for cycling, the community and enabling courageous riders of all ages to develop the skills needed to compete on the track. 70 riders represented the club at the British Championships in August 2023, the second largest team in Britain, with 28 making the finals; 2 coming away with the coveted 01 plate and the title of British Champion for their age category. The club has riders on the British Cycling performance pathways at regional, national and academy level, along with multiple riders with World and European rankings, including Team GB’s Ross Cullen. Whilst the club celebrates individual success, it ensures riders give back to the community through our talent development programmes. In addition to our weekly coaching sessions, open track sessions and race series, mentoring sessions are run every fortnight, where our age 11+ riders take charge to develop the skills of the less experienced (not necessarily younger!) riders. Mentoring has directly led to riders becoming trained and accredited coaches, with former Olympian Kyle Evans now an Academy Coach for Team GB. We are always encouraging even more riders to try their hand at BMX racing! Riders ready, watch the gate!