2024 Strider Cup in Rapid City, South Dakota

Strider Cup races are top-tier national events where young kids can showcase their Strider Bike skills across the USA and worldwide. These exciting races, organized for children aged 2-4, offer the thrill of competition for all sizes and skill levels. Strider Bikes are perfect for both learning to ride and mastering racing techniques.

This race is exclusively for Genuine Strider Bikes — no other balance bike brands allowed! Two-year-olds race on Strider 12" Bikes only. Three and four-year-olds can choose between the Strider 12" Bike and Strider 14x (in balance mode).

Pre-register online for the 2, 3, and 4-year-old classes before September 12 at 11:59 PM MDT. No sign-ups will be accepted after the deadline or on race day, so don't wait! Only one racer is allowed to register per form. To register multiple racers repeat the registration process for each racer.

Our races will be on September 14 at Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City, SD. We will have the following tentative schedule for the Strider Cup and Adventure-Cross:

Friday Schedule

• 3 :00 PM - 7:00 PM - Packet Pickup & Tech Inspection at Strider Bikes HQ - 2221 N. Plaza Drive Rapid City, SD 57702

Saturday Schedule

• 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Packet Pickup & Tech Inspection
• 8:00 - 8:45 AM - Open Track
• 9:00 - 11:00 AM - 2-Year-Old Class (12" Bikes)
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 4-Year-Old Class (12" Bikes & 14x Bikes in Balance Mode)
• 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
• 1:00 - 2:30 PM - 3-Year-Old Class (12" Bikes & 14x Bikes in Balance Mode)
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Strider Adventure-Cross Race (4, 5 & 6 Year Olds - 14x Bikes in Balance & Pedal Mode)

*Schedule is subject to change*

All racers will receive either a trophy or a medal depending upon their finishing place, along with an exclusive Strider Cup - Rapid City racing jersey, a souvenir number plate and a bunch of cool items in their registration bag! Trophies will be presented immediately after finishing each age groups race. Medals can be claimed at anytime during the course of the event.

Pets - No pets are allowed for their safety and the racers. Service animals are welcome.

Parking - There is a parking garage located at Main Street Square. Enter off of 5th street, as the entrance on 6th street will be closed. It's free after 5:00 PM, on all holidays and weekends.

Tickets purchased via Eventbrite, you'll get an email confirmation with a link to print your e-tickets. Bring either the printout or show the confirmation email at packet pickup. This rain-or-shine event is non-refundable and tickets can't be replaced or transferred to another race!

To reference the Strider Cup race rules visit StriderBikes.com/Strider-Cup
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call us at (605) 342-0266.

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