Riders should be wearing the proper gear out on the track! Here are the requirements per the USA BMX rulebook: X. Apparel and Equipment (Bicycle) A. Apparel 1. All riders must wear helmets with a permanent strap attached; snaps are not allowed. Helmets must have sufficient padding and be of good quality. The Sanction highly recommends a full-face helmet or a helmet that covers the ears. 2. A helmet shall not be modified to restrict the field of vision for the rider. 3. All riders must wear enclosed shoes, which cover all toes, and are sufficient to protect the rider’s feet. 4. It is recommended that riders wear long pants. Loose fitting short pants made of tear-resistant material are permitted and used in combination with a one-piece knee and shin guard with a rigid surface. There must be no exposed skin above the knee or below the shin guard extending to above the ankle. The short pants fabric must have a minimum of 3 inches of doubled up excess material, without stretching the fabric. This shall be measured by pinching the fabric between the index finger and thumb. All combinations of shorts with knee and shin guards are subject to the approval of the Sanction and/or Track Operator. 5. It is recommended that riders wear long sleeved shirts. Short sleeved shirts and sufficient elbow protection is allowable subject to the approval of the Sanction and/or Track Operator.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:38:22 +0000
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