PAK BMX National
PAK BMX (Parents And Kids) is a passionate organization founded in 2019, dedicated to promoting the Olympic sport of BMX racing. Our unique team brings together riders of all ages and skill levels, from toddlers to adult professionals, creating a supportive family-oriented racing community.
About PAK BMX National
To introduce ourselves, we are PAK BMX Racing Team, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity that has been racing collectively since our formation in 2019. Our team consists of Parents and Kids (that’s what PAK stands for) who share a passion for the exciting Olympic sport of BMX racing.From beginner riders (the youngest on the team is just 2 years old) to our intermediate and expert riders, as well as those competing in the Pro & Vet Pro divisions, we have a diverse group of participants. Girls, boys, women, and men compete against each other with the primary goal of accomplishing personal goals and having fun in the sport they love. We created this team to bond with our kids and to establish a family-oriented support system for all our riders.Our BMX community is extensive and reaches across the country. We will be targeting races in Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, Oklahoma, and more. Our social media presence on Facebook has grown to over 3,000 followers, and we are active on Instagram, TikTok, and even host our own podcast on YouTube. We constantly look for ways to reach new followers, sharing not only our triumphs but also our challenges, always promoting our perseverance!
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Whether you have questions, need additional information, or are interested in supporting PAK BMX National, feel free to reach out to us. When you choose to support us, you help us continue to grow and provide valuable opportunities for our riders and communities. If you're interested in making a donation or becoming a sponsor, let us know by filling out the contact form below, and one of our team members will get back to you with the details.
5 Girls Expert
The Halloween Queen
6 Expert
RPM
8 Girls Expert
The Weirdo
11 Girls Expert
Turbo Toes
12 Expert
King Kitty
13 Expert
Wyatt And Wonderful
14 Girls Expert
Elliot Quick
16 Expert
Conner Van Iderstine
31-40 Women Expert
Katelin Quick
56 & Over Intermediate
Chadillac
Vet Pro
Brandon Roharik
"The Bumblebee"
OH Squad
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IA Squad
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MN Squad
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NM Squad
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PA Squad
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SC Squad
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VT Squad
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Elliana Zimmerman
“The Halloween Queen”
Name: Elliana Zimmerman
Class: 5 Girl Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- 1 on strider, 2 on pedals.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Home track is Westmoreland BMX, favorite track is Johnstown BMX, it's a good track for me and it's long!!3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- Seeing my friends from all over!!4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Favorite Pro is Alise Willoughby, favorite rider is DJ Dimperio5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- A ZeroNine micro. It's dark purple with purple pedals, says "Halloween Queen" and has Halloween decals.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- The Halloween Queen, because I love Halloween and I bring my scary zombie dolls with me to the track.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- I want NAG 1, and to win some nationals.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- Grands and Derby City. Grands because I got 4th place and NAG 3, Derby City 2023 because that was my first national win.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- Get faster.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- Coach Carly Young, because she helps me and believes in me.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Soccer, cheer, coloring and reading.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- I ride my park bike, and would like to try mountain biking.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Probably Derby City and Grands. I got pushed up in the turn at Grands and was in 6th or 7th and had to really push hard to finish 4th. My first national win happened at Derby City in 2023.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Nashville, I rode it on a strider, but not since I have been on pedals.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Good luck, good job, and never give up!!!
Roland Melanson
"RPM"
Name: Roland Melanson
Class: 6 Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- I started when I was 3 racing Balance Bike, and started pedal racing at 4. I'm now 6 years old.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Crow River BMX is my home track and it is my favorite track, because I like long tracks and ones I can try jumping on.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- Making friends and riding the track with them.4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Barry Nobles is my favorite Pro rider, but my favorite rider is Jemma Tollefson. She's super fast and fun, and she has helped me a lot.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- I ride a Rival Alloy Team Junior for class and a SSquared CEO Junior for cruiser. I run different forks for each (Box on Class, Answer on Cruiser) and 150 mm cranks. They're lots of fun, but I wish my Dad would repaint them to be as cool as my old bikes. But he says that since I'm growing so fast, I might just do that with the Expert frames next.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- RPM, because those are my initials and I like to go fast.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- Getting a NAG Plate and making even more BMX friends that I can ride with.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- I won State for MN in my Class this year and I made it to the Mains in Class for Grands and 2nd for ROC in Class, too.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- Jumping and manualing, for sure10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- Jemma Tollefson, Taylor Reideman, and Jenna Klemz; because I want to keep up with the fastest kids and they're super fun to ride with and laugh with, too.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- I love to draw, play with my friends, build LEGOs, and also play with my Monster Trucks/Army Trucks with friends.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- Mountain Biking, I'm going to try Downhill this year, Trail Riding with my Family, and Pump Track13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Definitely 2024 Grands, making it to the final and getting to be announced and on the TV14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Rock Hill, SC15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Good Luck to Everyone and let's have as much fun as we can!
Mia Colston
"The Weirdo"
Name: Mia Colston
Class: 8 Girls Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- 7 and now I am 82. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- My home track is Akron BMX and I don’t have a favorite that comes to mind.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- My favorite part of BMX is the challenge of riding against fast girls and my friends.4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Alise the Beast is my favorite pro rider.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- I’m helping my dad build a bike right now. He tells me what to do, I turn the wrench. All of my bikes have been pink so far.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- My nickname is “The Weirdo”. I got my nickname from being super strange to Coach Zach. I’d stare at him and wiggle my eyebrows up and down. It’s my signature weird thing to do.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- I’d like to podium at my national races.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- Riding in Worlds for team USA and I was sponsored by Chic Fil A. I earned State 1 and Gold Cup 2 for the 2024-2025 season.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- I’d like to improve my gate starts and choosing better lines through my turns.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- Coach Zach and mom and dad inspire me to ride better.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Acting in musicals, and I enjoy sleeping!12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- I stick to BMX riding right now.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Kettering Gold Cup was a challenge and very memorable.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Sarasota!15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Ride fast and stay strong!
Maya Gay
"Turbo Toes"
Name: Maya Gay
Class: 11 Girls Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- 11 and 112. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Marysville BMX Favorite Track Waterford Oaks3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- Competition!4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Carly Kane, My dad is my favorite racer.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Rift RS20, it still has 20 year old parts my dad use to race with.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- Turbo Toes7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- Win State Championship, Get a GC plate and a NAG plate.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- Winning 2 Nationals.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- Jumping and Manualing.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- My Dad, because he was a good rider when he was young and I want to do better than he did.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Rocking out with dad on Guitar Hero and Rock Band.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- Not yet.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Winning Sunday at Stars and Stripes Nationals. I wrecked all 3 days and lost Friday and Saturday because of it. It was great to finally win the last day.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- I want to race the Grands!15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Work hard at home so the races are easy.
Micah Bowers
King Kitty
Name: Micah Bowers
Class: 12 Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- Started at 8 now I'm 12.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- South Park BMX. Favorite is music City.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- Jumping, manualing and going to different tracks.4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Cam wood for for both.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Radio, Race Lee built it at Rock Hill for me. I'm still growing into it. It's my 1st new race bike.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- King Kitty. I love cats. My dad gave me the nickname "Micah the machine" but, I told our local announcer (Mike Hudzik) at the time, if he's going to use a nickname for me then it's King Kitty. So he's the first announcer that started calling me that LOL.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- Improve my bike skills, try to be a little more intentional about helping the younger riders and try to get into the nag top 20.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- State champion - district champion. Broke into the nag-top 20 before my injury last year, and beat the world 1 in a national main. Also won six out of seven Gold cup qualifiers as an expert. Won the last two Ohio State finals. Won two Canadian Nationals.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- Gate starts and first straight.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- My dad. He encourages me and has always believed in me, helps me to set goals and keeps it really fun.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Video games, chill with my cats. Build Hot Wheels and climb trees.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- I used to ride long distance but since BMX takes up so much time I don't do that as much. I also like to do some park riding at places like rays and joyride 150.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Most memorable race is when I crashed in the 9 - 10 open main at Stars and stripes Nationals. I was in 1st place and I crashed in the last straight because the track was wet.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Rockford.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Train hard - watch videos of yourself to see where you need to improve, and don't get discouraged if you don't win. Make sure you have fun!
Wyatt Quick
Wyatt and Wonderful
Name: Wyatt Quick
Class: 13 Expert & Cruiser1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- 6 now I'm 13.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Akron. My favorite track is Powder Springs Georgia.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- Jumps and having fun with my friends.4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Drew Polk.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Standard and Clayborn. They are both amazing bikes and I definitely recommend.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- Wyjoe. Or Wyatt And Wonderful I got WyJoe from my Aunt then used it in Fortnite and Everyone started calling me it and I got The Wyatt and Wonderful from the West Virginia Slogan.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- To podium at minimum 3 nationals.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- Making it to Expert in my 2/½ season. And winning a couple nationals.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- My manualing skills and gates.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- My father. He just a cool guy. But always motivates me to do my best and not get in my head too much.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Play video games. Watch YouTube and just chill.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- I do ride a eastern for my park bike. But I mostly do BMX.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- At the Toledo State Race. I was 7 or 8 intermediate and I had one more win to turn expert. I had gate eight the other fast kid was in gate 1. Then I was in 2nd by the 2nd turn on the 3rd straight we were pumping and I out pumped HER then I won by about 5 bike lengths and turned expert.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Manchester BMX in the UK.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Try your best. And don't be mad if you don't get what you expected in a race there is plenty more races to come.
Elliot Quick
Name: Elliot Quick
Class: 14 Girls Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- I was 6 and now i am 14.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- My home track is Akron and my favorite track is also Akron.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- My friends and winning.4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Carly Cane5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Ssquare and It has colorful spokes.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- No.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- To hopefully get top 3 every race.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- I got state 1 for 4 years in a row.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- Try to jump and manual.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- My mom because she always tells me to never give up and she helps me train and get faster.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Track, basketball, and ride my 4 wheeler.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- No.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- I don’t remember one.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Georgia.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Just have fun.
Conner Van Iderstine
Name: Conner Van Iderstine
Class: 16 Expert1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- 12, now 16.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Lake Shore BMX. South park.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- All the traveling.4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Cam wood. Josh jolly.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Maybo.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- I don't.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- Ride my bike faster.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- Almost make cruiser mains at grands.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- Being smoother.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- Myself. I hate losing.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Snowboard.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- Yes.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Cajun National.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Not really.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Go fast.
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Chad Gay
Name: Chad Gay
Class: 56 & Over Intermediate1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- Started at 14. And I am now 58.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Revolution bike park is home and my favorite.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- The people I meet!!4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- KYB. Kyle Bennet.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Speedco it is a very light carbon frame.6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- Chadillac, my son and his high school friends called me that.7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- To finish top 3 in mains at all nationals I attend.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- State championships, 2nd in nationals on my cruiser making all the mains at nationals, making the main at Grands, NBL and ABA.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- My manual.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- My son and my granddaughter.11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- Restore cars.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- No.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- My fist race when I just returned to BMX was a gold cup qualifier and I made the main in a full gate I realized BMX is different and more competitive than as a kid (I was sooooo nervous)!!14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Rock hill.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Give it all you have at the track and strength train at home I know you will have a successful season. Let’s do this!
Brandon Roharik
Name: Brandon Roharik
Class: Vet Pro1. How old were you when you started racing BMX? And how old are you now?
- 4 years old and now 30.2. What is your home track? Is this your favorite track? If not, what is your favorite track?
- Akron BMX, but my favorite track has to be Nashville or Sarasota SX.3. What is your favorite part of BMX?
- The friends/family gained through the years and all the fun memories I’ve made along the way!4. Who is your favorite pro BMXer? Is this your favorite rider also? If not, who is your favorite?
- Growing up one of my favorites was Randy stumpfhauser! I don’t really have a favorite these days. I just enjoy watching people ride and have fun.5. What kind of bike do you ride? Can you tell us some things about it?
- Standard 125R, nothing special about it besides the bumblebee camo paint job!6. Do you have a nickname you go by? If so, how did you get this nickname?
- The bumblebee, I got this nickname when I was young. I used to have a yellow/black racing uniform and an announcer started calling me the bumblebee. It died out but recently has came back and we’re running with it now!!7. What are your goals for the upcoming season?
- Vet pro #1, and World #1.8. What are your best accomplishments as a BMX rider?
- Winning 2 A-pro mains, 2 elite men mains and world #6 in the masters class.9. What skills do you hope to improve this year?
- First straights.10. Who inspires you to be a better rider, and why?
- Paul Thorne, because he will give me the motivator if I don’t do good!!11. When you are not training or on the track, what are your other favorite things to do?
- I enjoy riding MTB’s, traveling, and training!.12. Do you do any other types of bike riding?
- MTB, gravel bikes, and park riding.13. Can you tell us about your most memorable race?
- Nashville 19-27 expert in 2015. It was my breakout weekend as an amateur winning 2/3 days and almost every lap. This really changed my direction of racing and confidence.14. Is there a track that you've never been to, but wish to ride?
- Zolder in Belgium.15. And finally, any words of encouragement for your team this upcoming season?
- Have fun and focus on yourself!