IM BMX is dedicated to help the sport of BMX grow in Iowa by becoming a leading team for the development of young riders.  Creating a positive image of the BMX sport by introducing it to riders and their families where they can enjoy an afternoon together.  We believe that healthy competition builds undeniable character and work ethics for racers.  Our goal is to help young riders develop these traits, learn how to set goals and achieve them.

Racing News

The first quarter of 2008 has been good for IM BMX. Both Isabelle and Maggie have qualified for the Redline Cup finals by making their mains in their first Red Line Cup race this year. Both riders did very well at the ABA Corn Husker Nationals in Kearney, Nebraska again making their mains. We had some difficulty making it to Indiana for the NBL Midwest regional due to an emergency surgery just two days before leaving. We will be rescheduling to make another Midwest regional. We have started our NBL schedule by racing the Illinois State series. IM BMX would also like to thank BMX Action online for allowing our GHP Pro Cruiser in the BMX Biker Build Off. The season will be starting shortly for our local tracks, Des Moines Metro BMX and Cedar Rapids BMX. If you see us at the track stop by and say HI and look over the new GHP bikes.

IM BMX is continuing to look for racers to join our GHP grassroots program. We are looking for racers in all classes and proficiencies. Please send us a message on the contact us tab for more information. Contact Us

IM BMX has started to help Des Moines Metro BMX to look for other sites in the state of Iowa to build new BMX tracks. We are currently looking on the west side of the Des Moines Metro in Waukee. Please stop by Waukee Cycling & Fitness and sign are petition to so we can show people the interest in the sport. If you have areas within the state please drop us an e-mail. . 

Recent News

We would like to welcome Marvin Light into the IM BMX Family. Marvin is the owner of Waukee Cycling & Fitness right here in the Des Moines Metro area. Please stop by and say “hi” to Marvin. Marvin has a great history in BMX in Iowa, where he started when he was 12, in Minnesota, where he won state championship at 14, and Arkansas where he won a state championship at 15. Marvin then took a break from BMX until 1996 when he became the co-owner of a bike shop in Arkansas. From 1996 to 2003 Marvin again won state and regional BMX titles. Marvin also picked up more forms of racing including Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes. He continues to race all forms bicycles today. Marvin has been a strong supporter of BMX including starting a new track in Fayetteville, Arkansas that is still in operation today. Again IM BMX welcomes Marvin and Waukee Cycling & Fitness in our BMX family and the Des Moines BMX community.

The 2008 season will be the start of a special relationship with GHP (Greg Hill Products).  IM BMX will be representing GHP with a Grassroots Program in the Midwest.  IM BMX would like to thank Greg Hill Rick Lehman and  Trevor Reynolds for this opportunity.  We are already planning to attend several Regional Nationals and Nationals in the NBL and the ABA.  We will also be attending as many local races in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids our schedule will allow.  We are excited about the upcoming season and find it hard waiting until February to attend our first National event.