Race in clips, train on flats is how the saying goes isn't it hehe. We were pretty full on with the BMX racing for 3-4 yrs and at first I was really hesitant about putting my kids in clips but I have come to the realization that they need to train on both. Clips is a completely different kind of riding and being able to ride both clips and flats will make them even better riders. It's up to you as dad to make sure they spend the right amount of time on each pedal. I know guys that would run flats one week, clips the other. Others will do a % flats days vs clips. I use to keep them on flats as much as possible but leading in to a big event would run them on clips the week leading up to it. Really comes down to how serious your kid wants to be competitive.
