WHAT GEAR DO I NEED?

We are all about SAFETY first

If you're just starting out you're not going to have all the latest gear, but you need to wear stuff to keep you in one piece.

If you are new, to race on a club night you will need:

Helmet – A MUST!  You won't be allowed on the track without a helmet. Full face helmets can be hired at the club for $2.00

Long sleeved Shirt, long pants and closed toe shoes.

Gloves - Gloves can be hired at the club for $2.00

All riders under 7 years must wear elbow guards and knee/shin guards, please ensure your rider has the following:

Elbow and knee pads: These can be hired from the club along with gloves and a helmet. 

The Warehouse  sell some good basic ones and from a bike shop, or online. 

Bike: We have a range of different sized bikes for hire for $2 each. ​​​​​​​

Track Safety

  • Please make sure you ride around the track the correct way if there are a several riders on the track.
  • When you are trying BMX for the first time, take is easy to get comfortable with the style of bike.

What Gear to buy

Long pants

Race shirt

Knee pads

Elbow pads

Gloves

Full Face Helmet

Bike

Decided you are keen to keep racing?

Bikes and protective equipment can be very expensive brand new. There are often second-hand bikes, clothing and protective gear for sale on both Trade me as well as the following Facebook buy and sell groups.

We ask that if you have decided to keep racing that you purchase your own gear so more new riders have the opportunity to hire the club’s gear