GET STARTED

Have A Go Days are Thursdays 4.45pm.  

Age start from  3 years old. 

You get three FREE sessions before joining to see if bmx is the sport for you/rider

BIKE

To begin with, you won’t need a whole lot of equipment. Importantly you’ll need a bike which ismechanically sound. Whatever you have is fine to start with. You can use a mountain bike, aregular kid’s bike, a BMX race bike, a cruiser, or a stunt BMX bike (please take off the pegs forracing). Some of our best riders started off on trainer wheels!

Club members are more than happy to let people try out bikes to get an idea of sizing. BMX race bikes can hold their value reasonably well and you may end up paying a lot for a well used second hand bike. 

Bike sizes and dimensions vary between manufacturers but these guidelines can be used as a rough guide.

Strider - Balance Bike without pedals

​​​​​​​Micro Mini -  The smallest race bike frame available, these have a 20 Inch Wheel Diameter but will sometimes have an 18 inch wheel diameter.  Generally these are used for children aged 5 or under who are shorter than 120cm. 

20 Inch Wheel Diameter:

Mini -      Best suited for children between 115 and 135cm tall

Junior -  Best suited for children 130cm - 145cm tall

Expert - Best suited for children 140cm to 160cm tall

Pro -       Best suited for riders 155cm to 175cm tall

Pro XL + Best for over 163cm+  or those youth who prefer a longer frame

Cruiser - Crusiers have a 24 Inch wheel diameter and are generally available in Junior, Expert and Pro sizes. Cruisers and 20 inch are raced in separate classes for specific events, but usually for club nights cruisers and 20 inch bikes will line up together - what we call "Open Wheel"  Dirt Jumpers are allowed as Cruisers

HELMET

Full face helmets are compulsory. Only a few two-piece downhill style full face helmets are legal so please check before purchasing with the club. Children on Striders are allowed standard cycle helmets but should meet all NZ safety standards, once they progress to a pedal bike a full face is required.

We have loan Helmets avaiable at the club should you not have a full face helmelt

CLOTHING

Jersey:

Long sleeve shirt that is loose fitting but not so baggy it would interfere with another rider. Sleeves must go down to the riders wrists. No Road Cycling tops / lycra allowed.

Shoes:

Close To shoes must be worn. No crocs, sandals, jandels.  Best shoes are shoes that are flat liek vans, converse, school shoes

Gloves:

Full fingered gloves are required to protect the hands. We have plenty to loan for your sessions.  Just come to points hutt and get fitted. These are returned at end of session

Pants:

Long pants are to be worn and they must be constructed of tear resistant type            fabric consistent with products designed for BMX / Motocross or DH. 

Protective wear: 

Body armour is recommended, but must be worn under the riders clothing. The club has elbow and knee pads that young riders can loan.
Elbow and knee protection is compulsory for Sprocket riders (under 8yrs) 

The Club has some equipment, including helmets that you can borrow while you are at the track. You are welcome to use these at club trainings or meets to get you started until you get your own gear (first in first served). The Club also has limited numbers of race pants and tops, for use in the BMX season.
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DOS AND DONTS

  1. You bike must have a back brake.
  2. Please make sure all the bolts are tight, wheel axles may only protrude no more than 5mm.
  3. It is recommended to have the seat post put right down.
  4. Also check your grips and make sure that the handlebar ends are covered. Once you gainmore experience and have joined the club and are riding on a regular basis you may decideto purchase a bike more specific to BMX racing. There are many people in the club morethan happy to help you with information for selecting a bike.
  5. If it is a freestyle bike, please remove the standing pegs.
  6. Please remove bike stands and reflectors if you have them.