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BC (British Cycling )
Category's A (U16), B (U14), C (U12), D (U10) & E
(U8) (age as at 1st Jan)
These gear ratios will be used in all BC events (The ring sizes are for
standard 700c wheels)
Racing with a higher gear may bring disqualification for the rider by the
BC Commissaire of that event.
| Category |
Road Racing |
Track Racing |
Roller Racing |
| Youth A (U16) |
6.93m ~ 42 x 13 |
6.93m ~ 42 x 13 |
7.93m ~ 52 x 14 |
| Youth B (U14) |
6.45m ~ 46 x 15 |
6.45m ~ 46 x 15 |
7.40m ~ 52 x 15 |
| Youth C (U12) |
6.05m ~ 46 x 16 |
6.05m ~ 46 x 16 |
6.94m ~ 52 x 16 |
| Youth D (U10) |
5.40m for all events |
Wheel diameters vary too much to specify rings |
| Youth E (U8) |
5.10m for all events |
Wheel diameters vary too much to specify rings |
Note: The
metre length is the distance covered by one complete pedal revolution.
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