American Bicycle Association

The American Bicycle Association (ABA) was a US-based BMX racing governing body in Gilbert, Arizona. In 2011, the ABA merged with the former National Bicycle League and became the present-day USA BMX: The American Bicycle Association. The ABA was founded by Merl Mennenga and Gene Roden in 1977. Reportedly one of the world's largest BMX associations, it has tracks in the United States (under USA BMX) and in Canada (under BMX Canada).

USA BMX: The American Bicycle Association
FormationAugust 30, 1977 (1977-08-30)
FounderMerl Mennenga
TypeSports governing body
HeadquartersGilbert, Arizona
Region
North America
Membership (2017)
70,000
Board chair
Bernie Anderson
CEO
B. A. Anderson (2009 – 2023)
President
Shane Fernandez (2020 – 2023)
Key people
  • Merl Mennenga (president 1977–1985)
  • Gene Roden (vice president 1977–1982)
  • Walt Ehnat (president 1985-1986)
  • Clayton John (president 1986-2008)
Main organ
Pull (since 2011); formerly ABA Action (1977-1984), American BMX'er (1984-1996), BMX'er (1996-2011)
Websitewww.usabmx.com
RemarksFirst sanctioned race: September 24, 1977, at Manzanita Raceway in Tucson, Arizona
First Grand National: December 9, 1978, in Las Vegas
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