Back on a BMX Track--and Getting Schooled by my Son

[@comoxvalleycurbappealltd.5311]

Great share!! It brought me back 40+ years to when my Kuwahara was to me as what the cellphone is to my kids… EVERYTHING!! Lol

[@tiggerkiller1]

Awesome !.. im 55yrs and I want to do this again.... Maybe lol

[@Eddies_lawn_maintenance]

Great for keeping us older guys in the race!

[@MTBMichigan]

I picked up a Red Line cruiser after a 10 year break from racing. I never felt comfortable on the newer school bmx bikes, but once I started to get the feel I got back into racing. I ended up doing really well at a national for me, and just when I felt like I could improve from there and get back into form, I broke my neck at a race. I just celebrated the 22nd anniversary of that day. Fortunately I recovered... I say all that to say this. You're taking a smart approach. Don't push it and get comfortable. Oh. That Hutch!!!! Nice!!!

[@comoxvalleycurbappealltd.5311]

Yes… that Hutch stopped my heart for a second!! Lol

[@jesusmejia3910]

Props to you bro! My oldest son is 25. When he was 13, he loved to skate street. Older skaters used to pick on him and his friends. So, I bought myself an old school Steve Caballero skate board and hit the streets with my son and his friends. I remember being at this under ground garage. It was raining outside. We went there and even though there was posted, no skateboarding signs, we were there anyway. The police ended up rolling up on us. I said, hello officer, just here with my son and his friends. He said, your son really? I said, yes sir. The skate park was rained out, so we came here. The police officer said, I wish more dads were like you. There would be less people in prison. He shook my hand and left us to finish our session. I love, from one dad to another.. You are giving him your time. You're investing in his self worth. He knows that you have his back. You're building him up with positivity. Thanks for sharing. Much love from Central California, city of Tulare.

[@hajduksplitist]

Was just looking at an MX 24 on Amazon. Your video has inspired me to get one! And I'm 49! LOL

[@TarmacSkin]

Redline MX24 are definitely the go to bike for us who are past 40. Luckily my LBS has plenty of BMX bikes. Wish the sport came back as strong as it did in the 80s.

[@beedee8523]

48 years old here! Ordering an MX24 today, hoping to get back on the track soon!

[@joeltravels8983]

52 and just ordered my Mx24 today. With coupon $285 at J&R bikes which is an amazing deal!! I had a fake redline as a kid, couldn’t afford one but at this price now I can!!!

[@durtysouth85]

i'm turning 36 this year...and getting back into bmx with a mx24, great video!

[@177126]

Major props man. My son and I are starting to ride together he’s 7 can’t wait to show him how his dad used to catch some air!

[@racelogic17]

I can relate. I just turned 50 and what started as collecting a couple of old bmx's has turned into 7 bikes. One of them is a 1999 Norco Spitfire X24. Very rare bike. After thinking it over I decided that this bike is pretty much wall art and I want to start racing again(havent raced since 1990). So I bit the bullet and went and bought a Haro Racelite Pro24 and gonna start racing

[@sgteduardo2146]

I was going to get the Red Line MX 24 or the Red Line Asset 24, ordered a GT Pro Series 24 instead, better components for another $100. Should be here tomorrow. Ordered from Performance Bikes. Fast shipping. Previously ordered from City Grounds, took a long time and refused delivery, UPS trashed the bike, staples were bent on top completely unsealed , frame was damaged, chips , scratches etc. This bike was shipped FedEx, so we shall see. Gonna be 49 in October . Raced bmx and skated quarter pipe and half pipes in the 80’s. We built a quarter pipe when we were 14. Was one of the best summers I can remember.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

That is so flippin' cool to be on a BMX bike again huh? I have too, but I didn't tell my wife.

[@toddfelix7985]

Looks like you're having fun and making great memories with your son, enjoy!!

[@tfontana625]

Nice! Like you I mostly ride mtb and pretty much stick to a 140mm trail bike. I also have 24" bmx cruiser that I haven't raced on since my son lost interest. I still use it for dirt jumping some times. Yes it is a little more loopy and less forgiving. I have way more confidence on my mtb. What helps me though is to try to get the distance from my grips to the bottom bracket as close to the same as I can on both bikes. If I went to a 20 I may even go with a longer frame to try and keep the wheelbase closer to my trail bike. I think both sports compliment each other well as far as skills and fitness goes. I also think riding flats will help too, instead of depending on cleats to help control the bike.

[@AccFinEco]

Great vid, love it because you getting back again, trying another cycling disapline, and most importantly pending quality time with family in a common interest.

[@jesusmejia3910]

I agree with everything that you said

[@johneubanks5951]

I have officially climbed back on a BMX since I raced back from 87-91 on my profile bike..and my 46 yr old legs have gotta lot of catching up..but I'm to tall now for the profile and maybe get a redline mx-24...I'm still floored by how much BMX has changed since my days..we use to have profile, cycle craft, vector, free agent, hutch, diamondback, GT, mongoose, CW..and so fourth..there's alot to soak in, but my son's enjoy it and want me to ride with them..good times!

[@Valdarious]

Nice you are re-trying new things. I am on the opposite side, I have always primarily always rode a 20" and a couple years ago bought a new LE Skyway 24" TA and love it but I want to try out MTN here very soon and at 48 years old I still love it.

[@VanPelt408]

And next week.... Clint hits the pro set! #progression. I got back on the bmx bike in. 2013 after a 24 year break. Also got into MTB in lat 2018 to help with my bmx. I’m having so much fun. Currently in the 46-50 intermediate class. Can’t wait to see your race coverage!

[@ClintGibbs]

#slowprogression

[@ELIRAXPRT]

I haven't ridden bmx in about 23 years. I'm fixing up my old Haro for my seven year old son to ride and its bringing back so many great memories. I'm thinking I might buy a cruiser for myself. This looks like fun. I always wanted to race when I was a kid but the closest track was an hour away. Now I have one five minutes away.

[@phantoms-yy5jv]

I used to have a Hutch when they 1st came out,had graphite tuff wheels on it😭😭glory days!

[@johnbeedham3010]

I've been thinking of buying a BMX....but at 63yo i might just stick to skateboarding.....mmmmm?

[@thenerdycanadian7172]

i'd say a BMX is safer because you can run brakes

[@dereksmith3632]

I like that one John, dag-gone right.

[@Motorsportsinjapan]

Buy the bike :)

[@williamknutson6163]

Get yourself a 26....

[@markreams3192]

When you’re not pedaling you’re pumping with legs and arms, so you’re really working your whole body. There’s no resting on a BMX track. I heard you mention race sometime in the future. It’ll happen. You’re getting the bug!

[@takeapieceofyoursun]

Cool video thanks Clint. I just purchased a redline mx24 same as yours. I'm 36 years old looking forward to getting on the BMX track first time in my life. Been riding bikes my whole life but just recently I'm able to afford BMX. Cool watching you put on the pads I was checking some out. That's cool that they fit underneath the pants and the Jersey I didn't even know that. I was planning on wearing my pads over my clothes lol.

[@jimmansi1187]

That looks like so much fun, I've often thought about getting a cruiser. Dawson really explodes out of the gate, impressive! Nice job Clint, looks like a nice change of pace but still on two wheels

[@stevedeann]

Great Video, Clint. I can relate to all of the comments you made. I'll check out your "4 months later" video.

[@jermainedow1481]

Randomly found this video lol then noticed the track looked familiar when you were riding it. High Springs is our home track as of this year

[@twowheelslater7112]

You look about as comfortable as I would be out there. Last time I was on a bmx track I destroyed a front wheel fork and frame on my xc bike. That was 15 years ago. Haven't felt the need to get on one since.

[@SeanCC]

I'm seriously considering getting an RL Asset 24. Before I could drive it was my dream to have an RL Osborne but never had the money as a kid. Back then I could stay out all day on my bike. Loved it. And I was fearless. Made of rubber. We'd jump plywood ramps propped up on bricks over pavement. Didn't care. None of my wheels were ever true for long. Your boy, he doesn't fear death like us old guys. I felt a little queasy from the footage of you going over those jumps but I'm so tempted.

[@rayniemotka4554]

Great video brother-always good to see somebody getting back to doing something they love!

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

It s a blast, I may have to show up for a practice night a rip some laps with you 😉🤘🏽👍🏽🤙🏽

[@mattdeso1672]

This makes me want to buy a BMX bike and hit up Tampa BMX. I tried to get back in to some street riding about 8-10 years back, and that was painful. This seems like a better idea, ha

[@stubillit3009]

That hutch is sick!!!

[@ClintGibbs]

Too many good memories on that thing to get rid of it

[@bassnlv8447]

Enjoyed the video man, I’m 36 and just got the same bike for a local pump track to help get fit again and ride around with my 6yo daughter. Keep up the videos!

[@JensSchraeder]

Your boy has done you proud.

[@eugsoh81]

Awesome share, inspiring stuff!

[@rationalrelic]

Such a great video, can’t wait to see more bmx videos from you. Love all your mountain and cross videos.

[@Solo-_-..]

I always wore a Danisi road race suit/armor… Save me a couple times and it’s heavy but we are old

[@tobynobel5671]

I want to race with my kids, I raced as a teen, now I'm in my 40s lol. My Redline Proline cruiser with carbon fiber forks was stolen so I'm looking to get a Redline MX 24 to replace it.

[@mikieson]

good job Clint..Looks fun. However I think BMX has lost its way over the years. Its so laid out and perfect it takes a lot of the excitement out of it. No real dirt. No hard pedaling...Its mostly smooth tracks with coasting/pumping..Just not the same.

[@VanPelt408]

Have you recently been on a full gate with 7 other competitive old dudes? Yes the tracks are different, but the competition is harder than when I raced in the 80’s. Agreed, not the same, but different.

[@williamknutson6163]

That's true...racers never sit down anymore.. I remember the days with no berm turns.... Well it's there sport now and having fun, enjoying the biking is all it's ever been about anyway.. right?

[@greasyfingerprints]

Awesome. The original bmx cruisers, like the Kos Kruiser were 26". Before that they were modified 26" beach cruisers. Are those still legal in the cruiser class?

[@ClintGibbs]

From what I understand anything goes in the cruiser class as far as wheel size.I could be wrong but that's what I've heard.

[@phantoms-yy5jv]

I still have my KK from 82 I used to race

[@MichaelTonyp]

Very good video at 54 I kinda wanta try this I just bought used race bike so this was a great video for me

[@michaelmooo8098]

do you race at desoto also by the way i just orderd a 2021 dk sprinter pro

[@adbrozonez6068]

The orange BMX what's the spec rims size?

[@Solo-_-..]

I don’t agree, for old people your skills down the rest of the track are more important.. would good is a good start if you cannot manual/jump? Or pump?

[@XPAT.RIDESc]

Oh that helmet.. like it...

[@mrsmooth3709]

Hey Clint what sprocket gear set you using (39 teeth in the front and 16 teeth on the back?)

[@ClintGibbs]

I'm still using the stock one that came on the redline. I bought it one with more teeth but the bolts that hold the stock one on are so tight that I need to run it over to a bike shop to try to get it off. It's almost galvanized on there!

[@George-hl2xm]

What happened to watch the lights I’m surprised people are not falling over the damn gate

[@FillyDing]

That dog tho XD

[@VanPelt408]

We need another BMX video.

[@bimmermac]

As a fellow 40 something year old that has also retaken the reines on the BMX beast. Your son is just way more flexible, not so much range of motion but how fast he can tuck his legs in to get that bike to “float” over those bumps. That is where us older guys need to improve. In the meantime you can jump over and onto some stuff, it will help your body loosen up and tuff up those legs and remind you that you no longer have a suspension, you are the suspension.

[@dereksmith3632]

At 125 years old I believe you are still going to be young.

[@VdubSPAZ]

Curious I race BMX and I'm trying to figure out what track that is it looks kind of cool..... It does look like you're pulling up kind of odd or out of timing which is slowing you down quite a bit over the obstacles and it looks like you're missing a few pumps and you could definitely pedal a few more spots in there just saying I'm 47 lol 🤣

[@jongill2120]

Great vlog as usual Clint! Is that a Redline MX24? I am an MTB and road guy currently but stumbled across the MX24 for around $300 and have been contemplating going back to my younger days like you! Love to hear a review on the bike!

[@ClintGibbs]

Yes, it's the MX 24. Solid bike. Really no complaints at all at this point.

[@TheDoozie43]

I’ve got an 8 year old that just isn’t getting comfortable on his first 20” bmx, so, at 41 years old I bought a DK 22” to ride with him and hopefully get him off his training wheels! We shall see how it goes as I feel like I’ve failed him thus far with riding in general 🤷‍♂️

[@derektaylor2845]

Its impossible to casually go to a bmx track and not race asap. The moment you hang or pull someone in the first staight you are signing up!

[@Mountainrock70]

Is this track AB? This sure is not the 70’s track I raced.

[@tmwall25]

gotta pump clint - mtb or bmx - wanna be fast you gotta master the pump - rail and pump the berms

[@ClintGibbs]

A few nights out at a track and I'm getting the hang of it.

[@Coach_cesar]

🤘🏻🤘🏻good stuff

[@masonsebastian4741]

What track is that?

[@ClintGibbs]

High Springs BMX. www.hsbmx.com

[@tvalliere]

Is this Daytona?

[@ClintGibbs]

High Springs

[@user-qx1zt8mq4q]

Mr. Gibbs , How tall are you ? i ask bc you ride a 24'' bike .

[@ClintGibbs]

5'8" or 173cm. 24-in wheels are BMX cruisers. There are guys that are over 6 feet that ride 20-in BMX bikes!

[@Bob_Shy_132]

Brooksville?

[@ClintGibbs]

High Springs. www.hsbmx.com

[@br1flips]

high springs?

[@ClintGibbs]

Yes

[@br1flips]

@@ClintGibbs I used to race but i ride scooters and i had to drive 1.5 hours to race

[@Sizzle408]

What track is this yo??

[@ClintGibbs]

High Springs, FL

[@palmoyounginzz8335]

Did you ever know how to jump or manule

[@mtbrider-usa8764]

Clint, looks like your having fun, check out this 29er BMX bike: www.framedbikes.com/collections/bmx-bikes/products/twenty9er-bmx-bike

[@tmwall25]

enduro bro helmet

[@Thataussiebattler]

You did good bro!