BMX track at Princess Vlei

• Published date: 26 April 2024
• Author: Fuad Esack fuad.esack@acm.co.za
• Publication title: Constantiaberg Bulletin

“So it all started in November 2023 when we arrived with spades, rakes and lots of black bags to start clearing the track of weeds and unwanted stones and rocks,“ said Princess Vlei BMX Club chairman, Kurt Greybe

He said the club was established in December last year to help grow the sport in the southern suburbs and to offer the children and adults from the surrounding communities an opportunity to develop new skills, ride their bikes in a safe location and become fitter.

An avid rider himself, Greybe said he got involved with BMX in an effort to expose his 7-year- son, who also loves his bicycle, to another form of cycling while including the competition aspect into his life which has taught the youngster many skills in the three years that he has been racing. Finally, after many hours shovelling sand and gravel in the sun, club members now have a track they can call their own.

“We are hoping to attract more young people by having more open days and using social media to show how we have progressed as an NPO while also sharing the benefits of BMX riding or racing. It’s important to state that not everyone has to race,” Greybe said.

He said although the track has been around for many years, approximately 15 to 20 years, there has never been an official club based at Princess Vlei.

“We started our first clean-up session in November 2023. We needed to pull our families onto the track to help us maintain it.

“Although happy with the fruits of their labour, a few obstacles remain,” he said.

“We have had challenges with water supply as the taps are very far, we have had guys riding 4X4s and motorbikes on the track soon after we had it rebuilt, he...