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Must haves when your kid rides BMX
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items As a mom of 2 bmx riders, these are some of the things we have found to help us during our bmx trips. If you race BMX you know how often you are on the road, even just getting to your local track.
Yes there are cheaper but this one is so easy to put up and take down and really does offer more shade for those HOT race days!
E-Z UP 13x13 ONE-UP Instant Canopy Tent – Pop Up Outdoor Shade Tent with Vented Top, Adjustable Height & Roller Bag
These shoes are great for riders under 12 who cannot wear clip in shoes. They hold up well and offer a wide toe.
Five Ten Freerider Hook-and-Loop Mountain Bike Shoes
Do not, I repeat do not forget the rug! One of the most important pieces bc man does the track get dusty so fast!!
VUNATE Outdoor Rug Carpet 5'x8' Waterproof Reversible Patio Rug Portable Modern Abstract Indoor Outdoor Rug Plastic Straw Rug for RV Camping Garden Picnic Deck Backyard Porch Decor Gray and White
Some days the track is cold because it’s a year round sport but 90% of the time the track is HOT! Which means you need to keep your rider cool! This is a great one! We love it!
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 7-1/2 in. Bucket Top Misting Fan Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery and Charger PCL851K
I know it’s just a helmet but just like football a helmet is so important. We love fly helmets and had had a few. They hold up well through the crashes!!
Youth Kinetic Surge Helmet
Some of the best jerseys!! Very breathable! These are currently on sale (SEP2025)
Youth Kinetic Stoke Jersey
Looking for a carbon fiber helmet, these are so nice, lightweight and breathable!
Youth Formula S Carbon Protocol Helmet
Goggles really are necessary between wind, rain, or sun eye protection should be on. These are great!
Youth Zone Goggle (2024)
I promise you will want a good cooler for all those long track days! Something to hold food and snacks for the hungry riders!
RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light Cooler, Hard-Sided Ice Chest, Gray - Walmart.com
This wagon really is the best!! The double decker wagon makes it easy to slide those chairs in the bottom, put the cooler at the top and even have space for the bikes on the top. Worth every penny!
Double Decker Wagon 600lb Capacity & 400L Collapsible Sports Wagon with Big Wheels 54" for Camping Fishing & Outdoor Use
My kids love to sit in this after their laps on the track! A great spot to rest and relax!
Ainfox Foldable Portable Rocking Camping Chairs with Footrest, Cup Holder, Pillow, Grey - Walmart.com
These are super helpful when it’s windy at the track! They are also so much easier to carry around and travel with than sand bag weights.
Everbilt Canopy-Pop Up Tent Weight Plates (4-Piece) WP-4PCK
Having to fly to a national I stead of drive? This bag is great and will keep the bike safe! You will need one per bike.
EVOC BMX Travel Bag Black 200L 133x30x60
You also cannot forget the bag for your helmet! If you pay all that money to keep your kids head safe, you got to have a good bag to protect that helmet.
Helmet bag
Hands down our favorite brand gloves are fasthouse!! They hold up so well! Always at a great price point!
Elrod Hypersonic Youth Glove - High-Viz
If your track will let your rider wear shorts with knee pads on the hot days, these are great! They hold up so well! We have had several pairs for a few years now and they all look brand new.
Crossline 2.0 Youth Short - Black/Camo
I know these BMX pants are pricey but again so worth it! They hold up so well. We have fly pants and they ripped rather quickly while these have held up for well over a year and many races.
Fastline 2.0 Youth MTB Pant - Black
These jerseys have mesh fabric that allow for more air to keep the rider cool. My rider loves this jersey style!
Classic Acadia LS Youth Jersey - Heather Gray
Alright hear me out. You’ll need like 5 of these but they are worth it! Use them to clip to your canopy bar and keep things like the helmets or any bags off the ground. Keep it all clean and somewhat dust free.
Nite Ize S-Biner Hook 'N Hold S-Hook SBH-11-R6
This thing is great because it does have ports to charge any devices but also works as a way to air up those bike tires.
Schumacher Electric Automotive 12 Volt 1000 Amp Jump Starter and Portable Power Station with Air Compressor SJ1330