Best new rule change in a long time!

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Taken from the USABMX website, new 2019 rule changes...…..

Clips vs. Flats
Obviously, this was a hot topic coming into this year’s rules meeting. While most of us accepted clips as a part of BMX culture for the last 25 years, the rest of the world has certainly moved to put most riders back on flats. The vast majority of the best coaches in BMX supported getting most BMXers back onto flat pedals to better develop bike-handling skills. As such, we will be migrating towards no clips for certain ages and proficiencies – albeit more slowly than the rest of the world. This will help our riders, tracks and the industry make this transition.
To allow for riders to prepare for additional changes regarding allowable equipment for their age and proficiency, there will be no changes introduced in 2019. Beginning in 2020, the use of clipless pedals will be prohibited for Intermediate riders age 12 & Under as well as for Novice riders of any age. Beginning in 2021, the use of clipless pedals will be prohibited for all riders age 12 & Under (Intermediate, Expert and Expert Girl) as well as for Novice riders of any age. Once in place, the restriction is placed on the age/skill level of the rider – regardless of the class that rider may end up in. This is consistent with the current rules regarding Novice riders and clipless pedals.
2019 – All Novice (no change from 2018) = no clipless pedals
2020 – All Novice and 12 & Under Intermediates = no clipless pedals
2021 – All Novice and All Riders 12 & Under = no clipless pedals

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