Published: March 23, 2008
In photos: Thrills and spills as UK's top BMX riders come to Burnham

Over 350 of the UK's top BMX riders were in action in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (March 23rd) when the town's cycle track hosted the UK National Championships.

Big crowds of spectators lined the track to watch the fast-paced action at Apex Wildlife Park, which is home to Burnham BMX Club.

Club Secretary Matt Duckering told Burnham-On-Sea.com the two-day event had been another great success. "The weather's been bitterly cold but mostly dry and we've had two days of good quality racing which has brought many visitors into the town."

The event came just a few days after the club hosted the smaller South West Regional BMX series event last weekend. The next round of the National Championships will be held between 26th-27th April in Cheddar and rounds eight and nine will be held in Burnham on 26th-27th July.

The UK's top riders were in high-flying action during Sunday's event

Top cyclists from across the country gathered in Burnham

The design of the Burnham track makes for high-speed action

Hundreds of BMX enthusiasts took part in the Easter Day races

But it's not all 'plain sailing' for the riders as they took this bend...

... a little too quick and piled into each other...

... leading to several riders tumbling onto the tarmac...

... but the only injuries were a few minor bumps and bruised egos!