A sequel to "An Ode to BMX"

Mel Chambers is hard at it - looking after sprockets and describing our sport perfectly in poetry ... (again)

Look here in the paper
A BMX "Come and Try" day.
There's a free sausage sizzle
And it's on this Sunday!

Wow, this looks quite good Son
Do you want a go?
Now do up your helmet
Make sure you go slow.

Oh look, you're all sweaty
And, yes, you were great.
The day's all but over.
Let's go home little mate.

What's that now Son?
Go again to that track?
Oh, ok no worries.
Hey, hi there, we're back!

Let's get some used gear,
What, you have a bike we can keep?
Just two bucks for practice?
Wow this sport's really cheap!

Now it's your first race night
And I'm nervous for you.
Just keep your bike upright.
You know what to do.

Thank goodness that's over,
You really were great.
There's an open on soon
And we're free on that date!

Son, we're getting up early
For the big open day.
I've packed all the food
Let's not get lost on the way.

Hi there where do we park?
A gold coin? Oh yes, here's one.
Oh I'll get the chairs out.
Wow! This track looks real fun!

Okay you go and practice
And I'll sign you on.
Want a bacon and egg roll?
I just turned around and you're gone?!

Whoa these kids are all fast
We've got work to do.
Looks like you should ride more
And get some coaching in too.

They say your bike is too heavy
And your cranks are too long.
The setup's no good.
How did I get it so wrong?

Coaching costs, they add up.
The bike parts are quite dear.
I used to spend nowhere this much
On fancy dinners and beer...

We need some tips to get faster
But I have to be frugal.
Surely I'll find some good stuff,
By searching with Google.

Yes Son, here's some new info.
It took me hours to source.
Let's pull out all the stops.
No regrets, no remorse.

You're putting in Son.
You're busting out of your skin.
This new stuff we're doing
Should help you to win!

Another working bee done
Again mowing their lawn.
Yes, yes Son we're going.
After all we've been here since dawn...

Oh dear it is raining
And it's too far a hike
Okay if we go all the way there
Will you clean your own bike?

Oh wow, you are jumping!
Flying high through the air.
You're getting quite daring,
Son, please do take care.

You're going too hard
Uh oh, your first stack!
Let's now get you better
Just forget the darn track.

Now I'm doing staging 
And Mum's in the canteen
You'll be fine on your own,
It's not the first time you've been!

Stop being so silly
We do all this for you.
Now shoosh in the backseat,
It's the least you can do!

Start acting your age
You're not bloomin' five!
I need to get food
If I'm expected to drive!

Gosh your pants are too short
And you've now lost a glove.
Oh the pain of it all
And this sport that we love.

Mel Chambers