What helmet, brakes and gears must my bike have?
Rule- Australia
- AusCycling
- Junior road
- Junior track
- Under 9-Under 19
- 2026
- Riders
- Helmet: all riders must wear a correctly fitted helmet meeting AS2063/NZ 2063 or an accepted equivalent (such as EN1078, ASTM F1447, US CPSC, Snell B or N series). It must carry the manufacturer's mark showing it complies, and a Commissaire may inspect it at any time.
- Brakes (road): the bike must have two efficient and independent hand brakes, and the handlebar ends must be plugged.
- Gears (road): free (single ratchet) or variable gears may be used. Fixed sprockets are forbidden, except in events nominated as Fixed Gear events.
Sources: 2026 AusCycling General Technical Regulations 1.03.07 to 1.03.08, and 2026 AusCycling Road Technical Regulations 1.02.04 to 1.02.06.
Added 24 Oct 2026