Moses Lake BMX hosts Gold Cup qualifier tournament
A BMX rider catches air during the Gold Cup qualifier race. The Gold Cup saw over 400 riders from the Northwest attend the event.
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A young rider makes a determined push to the finish line. Moses Lake BMX has age categories from 5 years old to a group of 66 and up.
A BMX rider executes a trick as he soars over the incline on the track. Races at the event were constantly ongoing, with new races starting as others reached their finish.
A young rider smiles at his family while they cheer him on. Many riders made the most of the fun; some even stopped in the middle of the race to wave to Mom.
Rich Mundell, also known as Suspender Man, overcomes the small incline. Mundell is well-known across the U.S. and Canada and is a favorite with other riders.
A BMX rider flies through the hilly track in his Gold Cup race. Many riders showed off tricks like these throughout the day's events.
Rich Mundell hangs out after placing first in his race. Mundell praised the community that is found in BMX.
A BMX rider glides to the finish line with a wheelie. Attendees and riders lined the track with tailgate tents for their teams.
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake BMX had a busy weekend, with two days of action-packed bike competition. The two-day affair saw over 400 riders each day of competition, according to Moses Lake BMX Track Operator Jeff Niehenke.
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