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Severn Hosts BMX Championship

More than 500 riders participated in the weekend of races.

Hundreds of bicyclists from all over the country rolled into Severn this weekend for the BMX East Coast Championships.

The three-day event at Severn-Danza Athletic Park included more than 500 riders of all skill levels ages 5 and up, The Capital Gazette reports. Saturday was the busiest day, with more than 175 races.

Racing in the weekend event qualifies riders for the world championship in Florida.

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Results will be posted on the Chesapeake BMX website.

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