What bikes, wheels and gears can youth riders use?

Under sections 5 and 6 of the Cycling SA Road Cycling Handbook 2026:

• Wheel depth: youth riders' wheels may be no deeper than 50 mm, and all wheels must be on the UCI's List of Approved Wheels.
• Gears: gear checks have been removed for all age groups, so there is no gear restriction check for youth riders.
• Bike types: road bikes are standard. Mountain bikes and BMX bikes are allowed in road races.
• Time trial bikes and equipment are not allowed in road races, and not allowed in time trials for U15 and younger.
• Handlebar ends must be plugged, not just covered with tape.