{"product_id":"the-ultimate-bmx-gate-start-guide","title":"The Ultimate Guide to BMX Gate Starts","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour gate start is costing you races. You know it, your coach knows it, and the rider next to you who keeps beating you to the bottom of the hill definitely knows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe gate start is the single most important part of a BMX race. Get it right and you give yourself the best chance of leading into the first turn. Get it wrong and you spend the rest of the lap playing catch-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to BMX Gate Starts breaks down everything you need to know — from body position, to timing, to the exact cues that separate fast starters from everyone else. Written by Tony Harvey, with over 40 years of BMX racing and coaching experience, this guide simplifies the gate start process so you can understand what's happening, why it matters, and how to fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you'll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Why staying relaxed on the gate is backed by science — and how tension is killing your reaction time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- The \"First beep head, second beep pedal\" system that gives you a repeatable process under pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- How to create maximum leverage through head and shoulder drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- The optimal wheel height on your back swing and how to find it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Six essential cues you can use at your next gate session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- How to structure your gate training, sprints, and indoor sessions to actually improve — not just go through the motions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Why data is king and how to use hill times to track your progress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis isn't theory. It's a practical, coach-in-your-pocket guide you can take to the track and start using immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStop guessing. Start gating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8803\/7943\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_7_2026_04_01_11_PM.png?v=1772859712\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131306741815,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8803\/7943\/files\/ultimate.jpg?v=1772858064","url":"https:\/\/hrvfit.com.au\/products\/the-ultimate-bmx-gate-start-guide","provider":"HRVfit ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}