USABMX have adopted a bunch of Rule Changes for 2013 and we wanted to give you a quick overview of them right here: NO CLIPS FOR NOVICES • Perhaps one of the biggest rule changes for the new year is that Novice riders (of any age) will no longer be allowed to race with clipless pedals. This "no clips" rule is in place for ALL Novice riders regardless of what class they end up racing in (i.e. getting moved to Intermediate or competing in Mixed Open). Basically, if you are a Novice rider - you cannot use clips in competition. Period.
The simple fact is that too many riders are “clipping in” too early