Announcing River Valley BMX’s Strider Series!

When: Monday nights from May 10, 2021 – September 20, 2021

Who: All 2-5 year old’s welcome – New Ulm River Valley BMX does NOT need to be your home track to be eligible

Prizes:

1^st place: mini pedal bike valued at $300!

2^nd place: $50 Scheel’s gift card

3^rd place: $25 Scheel’s gift card

Price: $6 per race for local races

Rules:

• Rider must be between the ages of 2-5 years old (a rider who has already moved up to a pedal bike is not able to go back to a Strider for this series)
• Valid USA BMX membership (available at registration or at usabmx.com)
• Rider must use a manufactured no-pedal two wheel bike – WE HAVE LOANERS AVAILABLE!
• This is a cumulative total points series – whomever has the most points after our September 20^th race will win the bike. Attending more races increases your chances of winning. Points are as follows for each race:
  • 1^st place: 4
  • 2^nd place: 3
  • 3^rd place: 2
  • Participation: 1
• Standings will be posted on River Valley BMX’s Facebook page every 2 weeks
• Concerns regarding points/ standings for a single race need to be brought to the attention of registration within 2 weeks of the race in question

Need more info on what balance bikes/ Striders are all about? See below:

What's Strider about?

Strider bikes serve the youngest members of the BMX families! Allowing 2-5 year olds to participate at the track! Strider bikes are designed specifically to help toddlers and young children learn balance and coordinator BEFORE pedaling. The simple, no-pedal design allows even the youngest children to learn to ride on two wheels, avoiding tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles, and instilling considerable confidence and stellar bike handling skills.

USA BMX Strider Racing Rules

• Rider must be between the ages of 2-5 years old
• Rider must be a USA BMX member (annual membership $30)
• Parent may assist rider on start hill
• Parent can NOT follow child onto track during the race
• Rider should be able to ride track unassisted
• Rider must complete course for a scoring position
• Two riders are needed to make a class. (If only one rider in an age class, combine with the next closest age)

Equipment

• Manufactured no-pedal two wheel bike (no converted pedal bikes) – WE HAVE LOANERS AVAILABLE!
• 12" max tire diameter
• Properly fitted helmet
• No slip on shoes or sandals (full toe coverage required)
• Long pants or short with knee pads
• Long sleeve shirt or short sleeves with elbow pads
• Gloves (recommended)