BMX Gear Black Friday: discounts for adults and kids

What does a BMX rider's outfit include?

Three sections organise the rider's outfit during the event. BMX jerseys have long sleeves and a loose fit: during races, they are worn over protective gear, which should never replace the jersey. The pants and BMX shorts page brings together rider pants made from tear-resistant material and shorts. The BMX gloves cover the fingers all the way to the tip. The helmet, the key piece of equipment, has its own page featuring the BMX helmets from Black Friday.

This list also showcases numerous jerseys, jackets, and shorts designed for road cycling or mountain biking: these are suitable for bike rides, but not for a BMX race.

What the rules require for racing

• Jersey: sleeves reaching the wrists, designed for BMX, motocross, or downhill mountain biking. Road jerseys, tight-fitting suits, and zippers longer than 10 cm at the collar are not allowed.
• Pants: one-piece, made from tear-resistant material, separate from the jersey at the waist and covering the legs up to above the shoe. Jogging pants are prohibited; jeans are tolerated in regional and departmental events, except for Elite riders.
• Shorts: reserved for Elite and U23 categories, roomy and worn with knee pads and shin guards.
• Gloves: they must cover the hands all the way to the fingertips.

Sizes and discounts: compare equivalent versions

Take your measurements rather than your usual size: chest circumference for the jersey, waist and inseam length for the pants, hand circumference for the gloves, then refer to the brand's size chart. Kids' models have their own size chart, like the Rayce pants from Fly Racing, available in both adult and child versions. Discounts on an outfit are only comparable to the same version, adult, child, or women's cut, pants or shorts, and with the same colour: jerseys and pants from the same range match more easily. The crossed-out price and the listed price can then be seen on each discounted item.

Which brands for BMX gear?

Fly Racing, an American brand that started in motocross, outfits BMX riders with its Rayce pants, available in adult and child sizes, its Warpath shorts, and its Kinetic pants.

Kenny, a French brand founded near Amiens, began with motocross before expanding into mountain biking and BMX; it is known for the Prolight pants, the Escape jersey, and the Charger shorts.

Completing the kit

The permanent page of BMX gear presents the rider's outfit all year round. During the event, the bike is completed with BMX parts and the transmission, while mountain bike gear includes trail outfits and cyclist gear gathers common accessories for all bikes. Outside of Black Friday, past season outfits go to clearance, and the new arrivals showcase the latest colours.

Frequently asked questions

Can you race BMX wearing a road cycling jersey?

No. In competition, the jersey must be designed for BMX, motocross, or downhill, with sleeves reaching the wrists. A road jersey, which is fitted and often short-sleeved, is not allowed, nor is a tight-fitting suit.

Shorts or pants for BMX?

In racing, pants are the rule, and only Elite and U23 riders can opt for roomy shorts worn with knee and shin pads. In freestyle, nothing is imposed: many ride in shorts, and knee pads add safety at the skatepark.

What gloves to choose for BMX?

Long gloves, required in races, that protect the fingers in case of a fall. A thin palm provides good feedback on the grips; thicker models offer more protection but filter out information from the handlebars.

How to choose the size of a BMX outfit for a child?

Measure the child and enter the values in the brand's kids' size chart, distinct from the adult chart. Pants or gloves that are too big can fold and obstruct movement; it's better to go with the current size than a size up.

Do Black Friday discounts on BMX outfits last just one day?

No. While Black Friday is set for the day after Thanksgiving, Vélo-Store applies its discounts on the rider's outfit throughout November. Enough time to measure a young rider and check the brand's kids' size chart before ordering.