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WELCOME TO THE BARKING & DAGENHAM BMX CLUB WEBSITE
2010 Summer Dates to be Confirmed
PRIDE OF ESSEX
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Clothing And Safety Equipment Riders must wear the following gear whenever they are riding a bicycle on the track: Helmets of either full face or open face construction are permitted. It is recommended that open face helmets should be equipped with mouth protectors.Helmets must cover the rider’s ears and provide protection to the back of the skull. Ventilation holes only are permitted and they must not be large enough for any part of the cycle to penetrate the shell. The securing straps must be securely tightened. Long-sleeved shirts whose sleeves extend down to the rider’s wrists. Long trousers whose legs should not be loose fitting at the ankles. Short pants, with or without shin pads are not permitted. Gloves whose fingers completely cover the rider’s fingertips. Elbow pads or “sliders ‘ at any track whose riding surface consists of either wood or concrete. It is recommended that riders wear trousers made of denim or other tear and abrasion resistant fabric, and footwear with soft flexible soles whenever they are riding a bicycle on the track. The Bicycle All bicycles used for competition must meet the following general specifications: The wheels of bicycles competing in the standard class shall be nominally 20” in diameter. The wheel size of bicycles in the cruiser class shall measure at least 22” in diameter and may not be larger than nominally 26” in diameter. Bicycles with 20” wheels may be raced only in standard classes. Cruisers may be raced only in cruiser classes. Any exceptions to this will be notified to riders prior to registration. The bicycle’s frame must be of sufficient strength to withstand the rigors of BMX racing and be devoid of any cracked or damaged frame components or welds which are cracked or otherwise deficient. Chain guards, side stands, mud guards, sheet metal accessories such as simulated fuel tanks, butterfly nuts, any superfluous welded or mechanically fastened fittings such as chain guard lugs, frame mounted reflectors and any other sharp protruding objects are not permitted. Wheel axles may not protrude more then 5 mm beyond the hub nuts. All components, accessories and other parts must be firmly attached to the bicycle. For more information on the rules of BMX racing please visit the British Cycling Website |
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