Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon

Bike Check dates for 2026:

 

Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon

April 25th through May 9th

 

East Bay Kids Triathlon

TBD

 

Bike Check Locations

All Sports Basement stores

Enjoy 20% off shopping on the day of your bike check!

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Pre-Race Bike and Helmet Check Guidelines

Your child’s bike and helmet should be checked before they race. 

Who should get a check?

• If your child has had a recent bike crash
• If your child has had a recent growth spurt
• If the bike has been in storage for a while
• If they are borrowing a bike or have a hand-me-down bike
• It's your first time doing our event

Please bring your child with their bike and helmet to one of the participating locations listed below for a bike and helmet check.

At the Pre-Race Bike Check, your child’s bike and helmet will be inspected for:

• General condition with an emphasis on tires and free movement of the chain ring system
• The ends of the handlebars have plastic plugs (called bar-end plugs)
• Bike helmets are approved by CPSC or SNELL (label inside)
• Helmets must fit properly and the straps adjusted so no more than two fingers can fit inside
• There are no overly sharp edges on the pedals that could cut a leg in a fall
• The brakes work
• No aero-bars or pursuit bars

If the bike is much too small or much too large for your child, it is up to the bike check technician to determine if this is a safety hazard. A small child on a bike who can’t touch the ground easily is unsafe. A helmet that is too big so it is wobbling around is unsafe. A helmet that is too small so it doesn't cover the head is unsafe.  Helmets that are too big or too small or not certified by SNELL or CPSC are the number one reason bike checks fail.

USA Triathlon rules specify that all bikes must have two wheels and each wheel must have a brake unless it's a youth bike with a coaster brake AND a single hand brake. Bikes with only coaster brakes are not safe enough for a race. Also, motors are not allowed. Disc brakes are fine as are electronic shifters. This means:

NO FIXIES • NO UNICYCLES • NO RECUMBENTS • NO E-BIKES • NO SCOOTERS

We strongly recommend taking the bike to the pre-race inspection BEFORE the race (see above information). Bike techs will be available on site on race day if your child's bike develops problems.

NOTE: Please make sure your child’s footwear is suitable for running and riding. No flip-flops or sandals or other open-toed shoes. We recommend shoes with no laces or you purchase lace locks as most falls in the race are caused by loose shoe laces.