Event Recap: Bolehills BMX Opening Jam 2024

Words: Dave Camus // Photos: Wildbox Studios

The anticipation had been building for months as the dig crew at Bolehills in Sheffield created a whole new pack of jumps for the community to ride. On the 11th May, the track opened to the public for the 2024 riding season.

Bolehills is a one-of-a-kind spot. Not quite trails, not quite a BMX track - somewhere in-between, where riders of all ages can get involved with the digging and the riding. There truly is something for everyone.

A new 1st straight had been hand barrowed and shaped with over 200 tonnes of dirt moved in 8 weeks. It features a trails style pack of 4, and a set of 4 tabletop jumps for riders looking to learn how to get airtime. There was a pretty much 50/50 split of riders doing each of the lines, a testament to the success of the creation, as well as a huge queue to ride all day!

The opening jam for this year was the biggest ever, raising over £3500 to keep the spot going for 2024. There was a range of competitions and jams, including a high jump contest with a newly created bar. Hardline Winner (and regular dig crew member) Craig Evans took the spoils, with Calibre Rider Harry Gasgoyne and George Slater a close 2nd. Airing 13ft out of a 6ft lip is very impressive to watch.

There was a load of BMX riders came along from the local parks too, with Joe Ferguson back from retirement dropping everyone's jaws with a 360 double tailwhip. It's great to see the pro riders turning up, to inspire the next generation of riders.

We also had some great prizes thanks to Propain Bikes for giving away a Trickshot DJ Frame to our rider of the day Clay Gibson. Local company Airdrop kindly gave a set of Airdrop Bank Wheels to raffle off too. Fiveten UK and The Bikes College were also along in support, and PREAM Pizzas keeping hungry riders fed all day.

As always, the session was closed down by trains into the sunset along the back set. Keep eyes on our socials for a few more events and evening sessions this year.

Bolehills Opening Jam 2024 Baybutt Photo

3 months of digging created a whole new pack of jumps to ride.

The jumps were finally open the ride. The queues and trains didn't stop all day

Riders of all ages enjoying the new set

Matt Roe and Propain bikes made an appearance to support the scene

Trains rumbling through the Backset

The track has been around over 40 years... some midschool tricks being thrown about

The high jump comp went off to inspire the next generation of shredders

Bolehills Opening Jam 2024 George Finney Photo

13ft out of a 6ft lip is no meant feat. Harry Gasgoyne dropping in before Dirt Wars the next day

Hardline Winner Craig Evans taking the high jump crown with a smidge over 13ft. He's been down every week at the track putting the graft in.

Local brand Airdrop Bikes helped with prizes for the raffle - a set of their own Bank DJ Wheels

Propain came all the way from Surrey to give away a Trickshot frame to our 'Rider of the Day' Clay Gibson - who has been shredding and supporting the scene for a number of years now. You heard the name here first.

The track is now fully open and free for anyone to ride.

Bolehills BMX Track
Bolehill Road
S6 5DE

If you get down and have had the best time, chuck a few quid in the donations tin to help keep us rolling for next year. Bolehills is run by the riders, for the riders, for no profit. All funds go straight back into the track on a tight budget, so no penny is gone to waste.

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