11. While his BMX journey started in Lititz, PA -it didn’t end there- he started riding 20" and 24"

Record details

Video ID

Xo3s8CA431s

Published

2025-12-20

Availability

Public

Duration

0:18

Transcript

YouTube automatic caption

Description snapshot

His BMX journey started in Lititz but it didn’t end there. He started racing 20’ and cruiser at the state level. I won 1st place in PA, and 1st and 2nd Delaware. He finishes with “it all started there in Lititz.

The two started the conversation to lead to a discussion about building a pump track in Lititz, PA. Their full length conversation is available at https://youtu.be/atlbARdt2q4?si=V0lTnyXNX0WbpBaP 

🚲 BMX in Lititz, PA – Then & Now | Building Toward the Future
This short clip is part of an ongoing video series exploring the history of BMX in Lititz, Pennsylvania, from backyard jumps and early race days to the hope for a future BMX pump track in Lititz, PA.
Lititz has a deep BMX culture rooted in community, creativity, and progression. In this episode, we look back at where BMX started locally—and look ahead to what could be possible with a dedicated pump track / pump-style BMX track for riders of all ages.
If you grew up riding in Lititz or want to see BMX thrive again in Lancaster County, this series is for you.

Recreational Offerings in Lititz:

Lititz has a surprisingly rich mix of recreation for a small town.

🏋️‍♂️ Indoor & Fitness Options
Lititz recCenter offers three full gymnasiums, a splash pool, a lap/competition pool, fitness studios, a full fitness center, and even a game room.

They also run sports leagues, aquatics programs, after‑school care, summer camps, and a preschool.

Hours are generous — early mornings through evenings most days.

🧗‍♀️ Adventure & Training
recROC, the satellite facility at Rock Lititz, focuses on bouldering, obstacle training, performance fitness, and youth obstacle programs.

They host camps and special events, and the climbing setup includes advanced training boards used by pros.

🌳 Parks & Outdoor Recreation
The Warwick Regional Recreation Commission coordinates parks, pavilions, fields, and community recreation across the Lititz‑Warwick area.

🏊‍♂️ Seasonal Outdoor Pool
The Lititz Springs Pool is part of the recCenter network and offers a classic community pool experience.

📚 About Lititz BMX

Lititz BMX is an independent BMX preservation project dedicated to documenting and preserving the people, bikes, artifacts, race history, and stories that shaped the sport.

What began as a private collection has grown into an expanding digital archive featuring hundreds of artifacts, rider profiles, interviews, educational resources, and historical research spanning BMX’s earliest days through today.

Every artifact tells a story. Every rider leaves a legacy. Every piece of BMX history deserves to be preserved. Each recording helps preserve BMX history by documenting the people, artifacts, and stories that might otherwise be lost to time. 

🔗 Discover More in the Archive

This recording is one chapter in the story of the Lititz BMX Archive.

Whether you're researching BMX history, rediscovering a favorite rider, or exploring the stories behind the artifacts, there's always something new waiting in the archive.

🏁 Explore Lititz BMX
https://www.lititzbmx.com

📚 Explore the Complete Archive
https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/

⭐ Featured Archive Highlights

🔹 Harry Leary Collection
https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/collections/the-harry-leary-collection-1

🔹 International BMX History – Canada
https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/international-bmx-history/canada-international-bmx-history

🔹 #myHuffyBMXBuild
https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/campaigns/huffybmx-build-campaigns

🚲 Support the Archive

The Lititz BMX Archive is independently developed and maintained.

Sharing recordings, identifying artifacts, contributing historical information, and connecting riders with the archive are some of the best ways to help preserve BMX history.

 • Museum-quality BMX artifacts
 • BMX team and manufacturer history
 • Vintage BMX memorabilia and catalogs
 • International BMX history
 • Educational resources and historical research
 • Original photographs, videos, and documents
 • Original Lititz BMX media productions
 • Restoration projects and behind-the-scenes stories 

New artifacts, rider profiles, interviews, and historical resources are added regularly as the Lititz BMX Archive continues to grow.

– 
👇 Drop a comment if you rode BMX in Lititz or support building a pump track!

Keywords / SEO:
 Lititz BMX, BMX history Lititz PA, BMX Lancaster County, Lititz Pennsylvania BMX, BMX pump track, pump track Lititz, BMX community PA, old school BMX, BMX racing history, local BMX culture

Hashtags:
 #BMX #LititzPA #LititzBMX #BMXHistory #PennsylvaniaBMX #LancasterCounty #BMXLife #OldSchoolBMX #FutureOfBMX #PumpTrack #PumpTrack #CommunityBMX #RideLocal 🚲

Transcript

After that, it just snowballed and I started racing the 20-inch and cruiser
started racing the 20-inch and cruiser at states. I won first place states. I
at states. I won first place states. I won second Delaware, first Delaware.
won second Delaware, first Delaware. >> And it all started here in Litz.
>> And it all started here in Litz. >> It all started there in Litz. That is
>> It all started there in Litz. That is awesome.

Preserved files

Metadata JSON · Current description · Transcript text · Xo3s8CA431s.en-orig.vtt · Xo3s8CA431s.en.vtt