1979

By 1979, BMX in Queensland had expanded beyond its earliest pioneering venues and clubs such as The Gap BMX Club were part of the sport's growing grassroots network. The Gap represents the way BMX was rapidly taking hold across suburban communities, with local tracks and club scenes helping turn the early excitement of bicycle motocross into a sustained culture.

These emerging clubs were vital to the spread of BMX in Australia. They gave young riders regular places to race, train, and build community, while also helping establish the local rivalries and pathways that would soon feed into state and national competition. Surviving period imagery from The Gap BMX Club captures that formative stage of Queensland BMX, when the sport was still raw, fast-growing, and deeply local.

Known associated images from this 1979 Gap BMX Club period include photography credited to Colin Spencer and Scott Eddie.

The first organised BMX track in Victoria was built at the Springvale Minicross Track, an 80cc motocross venue, with Patrick Dillon once again leading the charge. About 50 kids turned up, but unfortunately the track was a mud-fest and literally unrideable.

The next opportunity to race came at a demonstration event held at Broadford MX Track. The course ran downhill with some small jumps and berms made especially for the demo, giving Victorian riders one of their earliest proper chances to line up and race.

These images capture the day.