WHAT GEARS ARE MY SON OR DAUGHTER ALLOWED TO USE IN RACES & WHY?
All youth Under 16, under 14 & under 12 riders are required to adhere to British Cycling gear restrictions when racing.
Note: the current regulations state that gear restrictions only apply to circuit/road racing and track racing. Time trials, cyclocross and mountain bike racing do not currently have gear restrictions.
*NEW regulations now state that under 10 and below no longer have restricted gears. This is to remove barriers and make it easier to access the sport.
The following measurement updates will apply from 1st March 2025 for Road and Track:
Youth A 7.18 metres - Under 16
Youth B 6.73 metres - Under 14
Youth C 6.34 metres - Under 12
Youth D Unrestricted - Under 10
Youth E Unrestricted - Under 8
Acording to British Cyclings new guidelines the above roll out measurements correspond to a 50t chainring with a
17(C),
16 (B)
15 (A)
with a 32c tyre width or 79” (C), 84” (B) and 90” (A)
How to check at home:
The above is a rough guide to gear restrictions for each age group but always check yourself at home by completing a gear "role out" to be on the safe side:
Thanks to velodrome shop for this handy gear table:
