Racing kit
Race Plates
What you need to order, how to get your race number, and where UK riders buy their plates.
Do I need a race plate?
You only need a permanent race plate to race at British Cycling Regional or National level. At Runnymede Rockets club races we issue temporary numbers on the day, so a plate is optional for club-level riding. Once you start travelling to South Region rounds or the National Series you'll need a front plate and two side plates fitted to your bike.
Your BMX race number
Your race number is the last three digits of your British Cycling membership number. For example, if your BC number is RTC1234567, your race number is 567. The number follows you year to year as long as your membership stays active, so plates are a one-time order until your size changes.
Not a British Cycling member yet? See our membership page.
Where to order plates
Crucial BMX
UK-based BMX shop with bespoke front and side plates in club colours.
Visit site →Moto 1 BMX Plates
Lightweight number plates popular at Regional and National level.
Visit site →DC Cycles
Number plate printing plus a wider range of BMX race kit.
Visit site →The club doesn't resell plates — order directly from the suppliers above. Lead times vary, especially around the start of the racing season.
FAQs
Do I need a race plate for club racing?+
No — club race numbers are issued on the day for casual club races. Plates are only required for British Cycling Regional or National races.
What number goes on the plate?+
Your BMX race number is the last three digits of your British Cycling membership number. If your membership number is RTC1234567, your race number is 567.
Do I need front and side plates?+
Yes — Regional and National racing requires a front plate plus two side plates so that commissaires and timing systems can identify you from any angle.
Do I need a transponder as well as plates?+
Yes — at Regional and National level you also need a Mylaps ProChip FLEX transponder for timing. See our transponders page for details.
Don't forget the transponder
Plates handle visual identification but Regional and National rounds use chip timing — every rider also needs a Mylaps ProChip FLEX transponder paired to their British Cycling number.
Transponder guide →