Did you take part in BMX racing at Landseer Park, Ipswich, back in the 1980s - or were you one of those watching?

Ipswich Star: Were you one of the boys who won trophies for BMXing in April 1984? Picture: ARCHANTWere you one of the boys who won trophies for BMXing in April 1984? Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Today we are taking a look back at some of the exciting events held at the venue.

Ipswich Star: BMX riders coming over one of the jumps at the Landseer Park course in 1982 Picture: ARCHANTBMX riders coming over one of the jumps at the Landseer Park course in 1982 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The UK’s longest-running bicycle motocross club, Ipswich BMX Club has been running since 1980, and many races and training sessions have been held over the years.

Ipswich Star: Even the pros can fall off from time to time. This photo was taken at a pro meeting in March 1985 Picture: ARCHANTEven the pros can fall off from time to time. This photo was taken at a pro meeting in March 1985 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Our gallery shows action from meetings in 1981 and 1982, a pro meeting in 1985 and an international meeting in 1989.

Ipswich Star: The riders come down the slope at a national BMX meeting in 1981 Picture: ARCHANTThe riders come down the slope at a national BMX meeting in 1981 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

As well as all the thrills of the races, there is a glimpse of a spill, showing that even pros come off their bikes occasionally.

Ipswich Star: They're off! Action from a 1981 pro BMX meeting at Landseer Park, Ipswich Picture: ARCHANTThey're off! Action from a 1981 pro BMX meeting at Landseer Park, Ipswich Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

There is also a photo from 1984 with youngsters showing off their BMX trophies.

Ipswich Star: The finish line at the Landseer Park race track at a meeting in 1984 Picture: ARCHANTThe finish line at the Landseer Park race track at a meeting in 1984 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Do you have memories of BMX biking? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, Newsroom, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS.

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