Tiny Tires, Big Thrills: Strider Racing at Oak Creek BMX
- alowry79
- Dec 20
- 2 min read
Strider Racing at Oak Creek BMX is the perfect introduction to BMX racing for our youngest
riders. As a sanctioned USA BMX track, Oak Creek offers a safe, welcoming environment for children ages 2–5 to experience the excitement of BMX using balance bikes—no pedals and no training wheels required.
Strider racing is all about fun, confidence, and fundamentals, helping kids burn energy and have fun while feeling like real racers from day one.
How Strider Racing Works at Oak Creek
🚲 Balance bikes only (Strider-style, no pedals)
🚦 No gate starts — riders begin from a standing start
🏁 Races cover two straightaways and one turn, totaling just under half the track
😊 Short, exciting races designed for young attention spans
🏆 Emphasis on participation, confidence, and fun
This format allows young riders to learn the basics—starting, riding with others, navigating a turn, and finishing—without the pressure of a full lap.
Dedicated Strider Practice on Thursdays
Oak Creek BMX offers a special Strider-only practice time every Thursday night from 5 - 5:45 PM , giving our youngest riders a chance to ride the track in a relaxed, supportive setting designed just for them.
This dedicated practice time allows Strider riders to:
Get comfortable on the track
Practice and learn at their own pace
Build confidence before race days
Ride alongside other Strider families in a low-pressure environment
It’s a great opportunity for new riders to get familiar with BMX before lining up on race day.
Striders Race First on Race Days
On race days, Strider races run before pedal bike classes, so families with younger riders can enjoy racing early in the program. This helps keep race day fun and manageable for our youngest competitors while still letting them experience the full excitement of a USA BMX race day.
Parents are always welcome to help, cheer, encourage, and support their rider.
A First Step into USA BMX Racing
Many BMX racers begin their journey on Striders, and Oak Creek BMX is proud to provide a positive first racing experience. From Thursday practices to race day mornings, Strider riders become part of the Oak Creek BMX family from the very start.
If your child can walk, they can ride a Strider—and there’s no better place to begin than Oak Creek BMX. Come visit us at the registration office any day we are running!