Breaking Barriers BMX: Women’s & Girls’ Program — Whittier Narrows 2026
About this event
Breaking Barriers BMX is a free two-session riding and mentorship program for women and girls at Whittier Narrows BMX in South El Monte. The September 27 opener is complete; the final session runs Saturday, October 3 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Whittier Narrows BMX presents the program with coaches Courtney Tomei and High Five BMX creator Chrissy Piper, with LA84 Foundation grant support. It welcomes women and girls of every age and skill level, from first-time riders through established racers, for instruction, track time, confidence-building and community. First-time riders may request loaner bikes and helmets. Girls under 18 may receive a free USA BMX membership plus a Whittier Narrows race-and-practice card through the grant-funded program; no equivalent adult membership benefit is stated. The organizer's current October 3 announcement also adds an optional race-night continuation: clinic riders race free, practice and race sign-ups run from 5:00 to 7:15 PM, and racing follows. The regular race prices shown are $15, or $10 for balance bikes, but those fees do not apply to clinic riders. The organizer's signup direction remains to visit the Whittier Narrows BMX Facebook page and join the event; first-time riders who need equipment should complete the event advertisement's information form. No standalone form URL, capacity, equipment inventory, waitlist, formal registration deadline, waiver procedure, race finish time or walk-up guarantee is published, so contact the track before traveling when equipment or accommodation is needed. USA BMX's general guidance calls for an approved helmet, long sleeves, long pants and flat-soled closed-toe shoes; a full-face helmet is recommended. The Los Angeles County track sits inside Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, making this a core local community BMX program.
At a glance
Open to women and girls of all ages and skill levels, including people who have never ridden BMX and established racers.
open
Whittier Narrows BMX
In person
Event links
Official Breaking Barriers BMX announcement and flyer
Current October 3 clinic and race-night update
Whittier Narrows BMX Facebook signup destination
Official USA BMX Whittier Narrows track listing
Whittier Narrows BMX contact and trial-membership information
Official USA BMX rider gear guidance
USA BMX membership information
LA County Parks — Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
LA County Parks current fee information
LA84 Foundation
Whittier Narrows BMX map
Whittier Narrows BMX Instagram
High Five BMX Instagram
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