Mini Wheelers (Balance Bikes)

Mini Wheelers are our youngest riders on balance bikes.

Mini Wheelers are aged from 2 years old (on the day) until 7 years old as of 31 December in the year that they turn 7.

Mini Wheelers ride a half track, covering the 3rd and 4th straight, and participate in a non-competitive race class with no timing or scoring. The emphasis is entirely on fun, skill development, and enjoying the sport. This class helps young riders build the foundational skills needed for transitioning to a BMX pedal bike, while also developing confidence and independence.

Once a Mini Wheeler begins pedalling, they move into the Sprocket Rocket category.

 

Balance Bike Guidelines

• AusCycling recommends the usage of a steel/alloy frame balance bike, rather than a wooden balance bike

• Mini Wheeler's bikes must not have pedals or cranks

• Bells, footpegs, baskets etc must be removed from the bike for the safety of your child and other riders

 

Mini Wheeler Clothing and Safety

While on the BMX track, Mini Wheelers must wear.

• Long loose fitting pants, not leggings

• Long sleeved shirt

• Covered shoes and socks, not sandals or crocs

• Helmets (stack hats) are permitted that meet Australian standards, full face helmets are recommended

• Must wear full-fingered gloves*

New members can start with gardening gloves during their 4-week trial and purchase gloves when their child moves to a full membership.

 

When Do Mini Wheelers Ride?

for the BMX racing season, we aim to run from February to December.

Mini Wheelers generally ride one afternoon a week as well as Race Nights during school terms, check our Facebook page for up to date sessions, days and times.

 

What are the Fees?

Check out our Membership Page for joining fees 

 

Qld School Sport Vouchers

Qld Play On Vouchers are accepted for a combination of the following

• Membership Fees 

• Track Time and Racing

 

How Do I Join?

If your son or daughter hasn't held an AusCycling membership in the last 2 years, and has never held a trial membership, you might like to start with the " 4 Week Free Trial". The four week period starts from the day that you fill out the form, so make sure you are able to make it to the track as we are unable to issue a new trial membership.

Riders using the 4 week trial membership are asked to sign into the session at the canteen and pay the session fee of $5.

Riders using a trial membership are able to access gate practice, Friday night club racing and some bronze events.

At the conclusion of your trial you will receive an email from AusCycling to sign up for full membership.