Major BMX event heads to Shepparton

ON TRACK... Greater Shepparton City Council, alongside AusCycling, is proud to host the 2023 BMX Racing National Championships from October 30 through to November 5. Photo: Moretto Building

IN partnership with AusCycling, Greater Shepparton City Council is proud to host the 2023 BMX Racing National Championships.

From Monday, October 30 to Sunday, November 5 2023, the best riders from all over Australia will meet at the Shepparton BMX Track.

Expected to bring more than 2,100 competitors, support crew, families and visitors for the weeklong event, it will bring a significant boost to the local economy. Approximately $6.4M was injected into businesses in 2019 when the event was last held in Shepparton.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, welcomed the championships saying these types of events bring significant economic benefits and are a great opportunity to showcase the top sporting facilities located in our region.

ON TRACK… Greater Shepparton City Council, alongside AusCycling, is proud to host the 2023 BMX Racing National Championships from October 30 through to November 5. Photo: Moretto Building

“Greater Shepparton City Council is expecting an action-packed week. We are looking forward to welcoming participants, staff and spectators, coming from across the country to compete at the 2023 BMX Racing National Championships,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity to activate our local economy and showcase our world class BMX track. Investing in our infrastructure enables us to bring the very best events to the region, positioning Greater Shepparton as the leading sporting and events capital of regional Australia.”

Residents and visitors can attend the races at the Shepparton BMX Track for free. Please refer to the link below for the event schedule. The event will be available to watch via live stream on SBS On Demand: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand, for further information on the event please visit https://www.auscycling.org.au/nat/events/2023-auscycling-bmx-racing-national-championships.