Strider Bikes To Host Epic Kids’ Bike Race In Rapid City, SD

Strider Bikes has announced the most epic kid race on two wheels in Downtown Rapid City, SD. The Strider Cup will be held on September 14, 2024, for all Strider riders from two to six years old, longing to race their hearts out. The event features the highest level national Strider-sanctioned races, giving children the opportunity to test their Strider Balance Bike skills to the test.

Moreover, this exciting race will see kids from around the world gathering to compete, but more importantly to have the time of their lives. For those vacationing in the area, this fun event will be the best part of your vacation in South Dakota.

Team Strider hosts unique races for kids of all skill levels

The Strider Cup races are aimed at the children’s age classes as follows:

The Sprint Race:

Aimed at 2, 3 and 4-year-old classes, including toddlers – some still in diapers – will take over the racetrack with their Strider bikes in balance mode. This race is a great opportunity for the kids to enjoy the thrill of racing while building self-confidence while their families cheer for their two-wheeling racers.

The Adventure-Cross Stage Race:

The Adventure-Cross Stage Race is the ultimate experience for 4, 5 and 6-year-olds to utilize their boundless energy to run, stride and pedal through an epic course. These faces are for all the 14x riders who prefer to go over rocks and through puddles than around them.

Meanwhile, every stage of this race offers them new challenges and exciting obstacles, including running and riding in balance mode. Moreover, it also involves parents and guardians at a pit stop, before they pedal the final lap to the finish line.

All events will be held downtown at Main Street Square, just a few minutes from Strider Headquarters. Register your child for the events and check out other activities on the event’s web page here.

Exploring the Black Hills while in Rapid City, SD

While visiting for The Strider Cup, take the opportunity to explore the Black Hills in Rapid City, SD. Families of competitors will find coupons in their registration bags to further enjoy the vacation. The following are just some of the highlights to explore:

– Visit Mount Rushmore

This attraction is a must for anyone visiting the Black Hills. The Mount Rushmore National Monument is a massive sculpture carved into the rock of the mountain in South Dakota. The sculpture was completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln. Meanwhile, the sculpture features 60-ft-high granite faces depicting US Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Moreover, the site also features a museum offering interactive exhibits.

– Head to the Badlands

According to the National Parks Service, the rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. This area of stone and light features geologic deposits containing one of the world’s richest fossil beds. From the fossils, it can be seen that ancient wild horses and rhinos once roamed the area. Meanwhile, the park protects a 244,000-acre expanse of mixed-grass prairie, where bighorn sheep, bison, prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets live today.

– See the Crazy Horse Memorial

The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills in Custer Country, South Dakota. It depicts the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land.

– Explore Custer State Park

Custer State Park consists of 71,000 acres in the Black Hills and hosts abundant wildlife. It also features adventures such as camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing.

 About Strider Sports International

Strider Bikes was founded in 2007 and has sold more than 4 million bikes. The bikes are distributed in more than 75 countries. Find out more about the company on the Strider Bikes website.