SARASOTA BMX ACADEMY

TRAINING WITH WORLD CHAMPIONS

MEET JOHN PURSE "THE JACKAL"

Known as 'The Jackal', the 3 time BMX World Champion and 3 times BMX National Champion is the new Sarasota BMX Academy Program Director. 

As an active BMX rider and former AA Pro/Elite Men Professional BMX athlete, John has been involved in BMX since 1981. As an active USA Cycling Certified Cycling Coach, he leads the Sarasota BMX Academy coaching staff with our current and future BMX programs. Also, he will develop and execute High Performance BMX Coaching Programs as well as having a strong passion for developing the sport of BMX to get more kids on bikes!

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USA BMX Hall of Fame

2x NBL Pro National Champion
1x ABA Pro National Champion
2x IBMXF World Champion
1x UCI Elite Men World Champion

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Contact John at: john.purse@sarasotabmxacademy.com

THE TRACK

The newly constructed BMX Supercross track offers the perfect conditions for both amateurs and Olympians, built  to meet the high demands of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the very best riders in the world.

The 425 m (1,395 ft) long track features dual start ramps (5 meter amateur ramp, 8 meter Supercross ramp), multiple straightaways, state-of-the-art stadium lighting (45 foot-candle) and ProGate start system.

In addition to the BMX track, the facility has the following amenities:

Timing system, One-man gate setup, Asphalt Pump track/Strider track, Staging Team Area, Parking, Restrooms, Concession and Grandstands.

ADDRESS

1500 N TUTTLE AVENUE

SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34237

HOURS

SATURDAY

(See CALENDAR during racing season)

10:00AM - 3:00PM