Gates Kids Bike Race

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

9:00 AM – Kids Bike Wave 1 – Long Course (ages 11-12) 
9:35 AM – Kids Bike Wave 2 – Long Course (ages 9-10)
10:10 AM – Kids Bike Wave 3 – Long Course (ages 7-8)
10:45 AM – Kids Bike Wave 4 – Short Course (6 & under pedal bikes)
11:20 AM – Kids Bike Wave 5 – Short Course (6 & under balance bikes) 

FORMAT & RULES:

• All racers MUST wear bike helmets and have proper footwear.
• The Gates Kids Bike Race is divided into 5 waves by age. The different waves will be competing on different courses.
• Please help race directors and volunteers manage the start and finish area by minding your kids’ start times and lap requirements.
• Youth riders who would like more of a challenge are encouraged to register for the Junior Categories of the Oakley XC Mountain Bike Races.

WAVE INFO:

Waves  1 , 2 & 3 – Long Course (ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12) 

• Bikes must have gears and handbrakes.  
• Kids in this wave will race the 0.6 mile loop course in Golden Peak.   
• Kids participating in this wave should have proficient bike handling skills and be able to navigate rocky descents and climbs.  
• This race is approximately 20-40 minutes. 
• No balance bikes, bikes with training wheels, or coaster brakes are allowed.  

Wave  4 – Short Course (6 & under pedal bikes) 

• Kids in this wave will race a shorter 0.3 mile loop in Golden Peak with less vertical change.  
• This race is approximately 15-25 minutes. 
• All participants must have pedal bikes to compete in this wave.   
• Parents are encouraged to help their little shredders riding bikes with no brakes and/or who may be a little shaky on the uneven terrain, corners and shallow uphill sections of the course.  

 Wave 5 – Short Course (6 & under balance bikes) 

• Kids in this wave will race a shorter 0.3 mile loop in Golden Peak with less vertical change.  
• This race is approximately 15-25 minutes. 
• All participants in this wave will be riding balance bikes and/or bikes with training wheels. 
• Parents are encouraged to help their little shredders riding bikes with no brakes and/or who may be a little shaky on the uneven terrain, corners and shallow uphill sections of the course.  

LOCATION:

All races will start and finish at The Hangout in Golden Peak.

PRICE

EARLY BIRD // February 1 – April 4, 2024
$20 – Kids Bike Wave 1, 2 & 3
$15 – Kids Bike Wave 4 & 5

STANDARD // April 5 – May 28, 2024
$25 – Kids Bike Wave 1, 2 & 3
$20 – Kids Bike Wave 4 & 5

EVENT WEEK // May 29 – June 8, 2024
$30 – Kids Bike Wave 1, 2 & 3
$20 – Kids Bike Wave 4 & 5

PRIZES

All participants receive a racer number & medal!