Murray Family Visits the Redditch Track

Last night, (and lucky for us, the longest day), the track was briefly opened, and the start gate made operational for one night. This was to demonstrate to local Redditch Councillors that their decision, to allow the track to be built, was a wise and fantastic one. The evening was well attended by people from near and far, young and old (all riders, wisely sporting helmets). Everyone was ripping up the track, enjoying the fantastic weather conditions. Among the visitors were special guests, Stay Strong Rider Gareth Bates, Martin Murray, (brother of Stephen Murray) and Mason and Seth Murray, Stephens sons, currently on holiday in the U.K. It was so good to see riders of their calibre using the track to its full potential. It bodes well for the future, (Regional, National and eventually European.) events that we eventually wish to cater for.

Martin Murray and Mason Murray
(Photo Credit: Alan Milway)

For more pictures and further feedback follow the link below, Dirt Magazine did a sweet article, giving a sound review of the track, highlighting the fact that the facility will be as useful to 4X riders as BMXers, if the number of 4Xers there last night was anything to go by, they are right!
http://dirt.mpora.com/news/redditch-bmx-track-news.html

Finally, there is a wonderful article by Jeff Murray(Stephen's Dad) on BMXTalk today, regarding his son's current condition and the fact that, three years ago today, he had his terrible accident that left him paralysed from the neck down...You might like to take a quick look at the article; there's a small mention of the fact that Stephen intends to visit the U.K. this year, Quote:
Flights have now been booked for Stephen , Kristi and John to fly over with Virgin Atlantic to London on Wednesday August 18th. he intends to attend the Bob Fields Grands in August. Awesome news for everyone involved in U.K. BMX!

Stephen Murray...Coming to the U.K. in August 2010

R.P.