Juniors

On Group Rides

SWCC aims to provide junior cyclists with appropriate development opportunities to further their cycling skills and performance and enjoyment of the sport. Juniors are welcome on our group rides provided that they meet the following requirement:

– 14 and under are required to ride with an approved chaperone.
– Their cycling skills and fitness are appropriate for the intended group.
– They meet the gear restrictions for their age group.
– The intended group ride is within the distance set by AusCycle for their age group.

Racing

For juniors participating in events:

– Have correct gear restrictions and roll out for their age group.
– They must hold a racing licence.
– Helmet must meet Australian safety standards.

Distances and roll out

Junior          U19                            7.930     metres *
Junior          U17                            7.0           metres
Junior          U15                            6.0           metres
Junior          U13                            5.5           metres
Junior          U11 & below          5.5           metres

*When competing in ‘U19 only’ road events

If, for whatever reason, a junior rider has been granted approval to compete in a higher age division event, the maximum roll out distance applicable to the rider’s age division must be maintained, except U19.

For more information, please see:
– auscycling-technical-regulations-road_1.pdf
– junior-riding-up-policy-_-final