NBA Reunion

The National Bicycle Association (NBA), later known as the National Bicycle Motocross Association (NbmxA), was a United States-based Bicycle Motocross sports sanctioned body originally based in Soledad California, that was created by Ernie Alexander in 1972. It was the first and largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX. It was known for its pioneering works in founding the organized sport of BMX.  

History

Ernie Alexander is the father of our founder, Kenny Alexander. He has been entangled in the history of racing bikes since its beginnings. Ernie was a former racer that promoted races at the famous Indian Dunes, built and managed by Walt James, where many movies and TV shows were filmed. On one occasion in 1971, he noticed a group of kids trying to organize a bicycle race with their Schwinn Sting-Rays. Being the motocross promoter he was he lent the kids a hand. At that moment the path to the NBA was set. Ernie opened the Yarnell track, a steep downhill course that was very steep, fast, and hair-raising. In 1972 he decided to formalize it and create the National Bicycle Association. It rapidly grew in number of tracks and members spreading from Southern California. Tracks were eventually established as far as the East Coast. The NBA became the first national governing body for BMX.

Reunion

Once a year all the old-timers, fans, and racers of the past/present get together to reminisce on the golden days of bicycle racing. There is a lot of shit-talking, cold beer, and good people. If it weren’t for Ernie and his vision the world would be a different place and the lives of many would be altered. To put it straight, the FH crew would be out of a job and that’s no fun!

Thank you, Ernie, your passion inspires us every day.