Bear Grips Pro ShopsYouth Cycling Club Shirts for Junior Programs
- Youth cycling programs need branded apparel that matches the adult club kit without ordering 50 youth units up front.
- Print on demand makes youth sizes work: XS Youth to XL Youth, no minimum, ship per order.
- Most NICA and junior programs include a tee in the registration package and offer hoodies as optional add-ons.
Junior cycling programs, NICA high school leagues, and kids-on-bikes initiatives all need branded apparel that matches the parent club kit. The challenge for years was that youth sizing wholesale required separate minimums (50 youth units per design) on top of the adult run. Print on demand removes that. Each junior gets their size shipped per order with no bulk requirement.
Youth pieces every junior cycling program should stock
- Youth Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee: the default junior tee. Sizes XS Youth to XL Youth.
- Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee (Sport-Tek): for race day and warmup.
- Youth Performance Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek): cool-weather rides and indoor trainer sessions.
- Youth Hoodie (Gildan): winter and post-ride layer.
- Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt (Gildan): the hoodie alternative.
- Youth Classic Baseball Hat (Valucap): embroidered front, the easy add-on.
Match the design to the adult club kit. Same logo, same back design (scaled down), same color combinations. Juniors take pride in matching the adults.
NICA league apparel
NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) teams run season-long with 15 to 40 student athletes per team. The team needs apparel for race day, practice, and post-race banquets. Print on demand fits the model because team rosters change year to year and bulk-ordering wastes sizes.
Standard NICA team apparel set:
- Practice tee in moisture-wicking polyester (every athlete).
- Team hoodie for cold-weather races and banquets.
- Coach polo or quarter-zip for the coaching staff.
- Parent volunteer tee for race-day support.
Junior fondo or kids-on-bikes event apparel
Many cycling clubs run a youth race or family fondo as a sub-event of the main adult ride. Junior registration packages include a youth shirt in the registration fee. No minimum required, each youth rider gets their preferred size.
Pricing: build the youth shirt cost ($25 base) into the youth registration fee. Add $10 markup per rider. A 50-rider junior race adds $500 in apparel revenue on top of registration.
Youth pricing
| Youth Item | VIP Base | Retail | Club Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth cotton tee | $19.88 | $28-32 | $8-12 |
| Youth performance tee | $23.88 | $32-36 | $8-12 |
| Youth long sleeve | $29.88 | $38-42 | $8-12 |
| Youth hoodie | $36.88 | $48-54 | $12-17 |
| Youth crewneck | $33.88 | $44-50 | $10-16 |
| Youth baseball hat | $25.86 | $32-36 | $6-10 |
Youth markup tends to run lower than adult markup because parents are more price-sensitive on kid apparel that gets outgrown in a season.
Parent volunteer tees
Junior cycling programs run on parent volunteers. A branded parent-volunteer tee in a different color (often safety yellow or contrast color) helps day-of logistics and creates a small thank-you for the parents who run timing, hand out water, and shuttle bikes. Bake the tee into the parent volunteer onboarding pack.
Add Youth Sizes to Your Club Shop
Same shop, same design, scaled-down sizes from XS Youth to XL Youth. No minimum, no bulk waste.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What sizes do youth cycling club shirts come in?
XS Youth to XL Youth on most styles (cotton tee, performance tee, long sleeve, hoodie, crewneck). Youth hats are one-size adjustable.
Can we order one youth shirt at a time?
Yes. No minimum order. Each junior gets their size shipped per order. No bulk youth-size guessing required.
Should youth and adult club apparel match?
Yes. Match the design (logo, back layout, colors) so juniors take pride in wearing the same look as the adult members. Scale the design down for youth proportions.
How do we price youth apparel for parents?
Lower markup than adult ($8 to $12 per item) because parents are more price-sensitive on apparel that gets outgrown each season. The club still earns $8 to $12 per youth piece.
