nigelhicks Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 CSA regulations are different from UCI for some reason. CSA say that you need the following Long sleeve shirt - OR - elbow guardsLong Pants - OR - Knee GuardsFull Face HelmetLong Finger Gloves Anything else is just an advisory But a pair of goggles is a must IMO
patches Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 CSA regulations are different from UCI for some reason. CSA say that you need the following Long sleeve shirt - OR - elbow guardsLong Pants - OR - Knee GuardsFull Face HelmetLong Finger Gloves Anything else is just an advisory But a pair of goggles is a must IMO What does UCI say? Are long finger gloves mandatory under their regulations? I'm guessing not with riders like Blenki not wearing gloves at all.
nigelhicks Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 No - the rules vary dependant on the National Legislation See France where all riders are forced to wear back protection and long finger gloves under national ruling. The UCI themselves are pretty slack on Clothing regulations and rely mainly on the national bodies to enforce the rules dependant on the country. This is from the UCI's rule book § 3 Clothing and protective accessories 4.3.011 All lycra-elastane based tight-fitting clothing is not permitted. 4.3.012 A full-face helmet must be worn properly both when racing and when training on thecourse. The helmet must be fitted with a visor. Open-face helmets may not be worn. 4.3.013 The UCI strongly recommends that riders wear the following protection:• back, elbow, knee and shoulder protectors made of rigid materials;• protection for the nape of the neck and the cervical vertebrae;• padding on shins and thighs;• broad full-length trousers made from rip-resistant material incorporating protectionfor the knees and calves, or broad-cut shorts made from rip-resistant material plusknee and calf protectors with a rigid surface;• long sleeved shirt;• full finger gloves. National federations may impose in their national regulations and under theirresponsibility the use of other protections than helmets including for internationalevents on their territory. The national federations are responsible for monitoringcompliance with such regulations to the exclusion of UCI.
patches Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 aaah, gotcha! So ie. if Nu Zeelund's cycling federation insisted on full finger gloves, then Blenki would have to comply.
Hog_ Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 4.3.011 All lycra-elastane based tight-fitting clothing is not permitted. Just as I was looking to buy a skinsuit.
patches Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Just as I was looking to buy a skinsuit. Those are only racing regulations. You'll still be fine to wear said skinsuit in your local bike park or mall. Rata Del Spruit 1
Hog_ Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Those are only racing regulations. You'll still be fine to wear said skinsuit in your local bike park or mall. All the Eurokids on their Demos will be so jealous!
patches Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 All the Eurokids on their Demos will be so jealous! Just tell them that skin suits are the new longs-and-wife-beaters!
Rata Del Spruit Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Does one have to wear long sleeve jerseys or elbow guards on practice days or is that just for the race?
Hog_ Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Ben, just to add something productive to the discussion: I've been using the Brand-X upper body armour from CRC for the last 2 years or so, and it seems to work well enough. I rolled down at least half the hill when we went to the very rocky and steep Nordkette, and I only had a few light bruises so I think it does a decent job. I've seen a lot of similar/identical suits floating around, so I think it's a standard "Made in China" item. NotSoBigBen 1
nigelhicks Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Does one have to wear long sleeve jerseys or elbow guards on practice days or is that just for the race? It is in all OFFICIAL practices and then the race - if you are caught in OFFICIAL practice without the correct gear you will be disqualified. So in a KZN case - you can wear a Man-kini on Saturday if you wish as this "practice" day is open-practice and does not fall within the jurisdiction of KZNMTB. There are no marshals, medics or uplifts, so it is just guys on the hill riding.Sunday however would be a different story.
nigelhicks Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 aaah, gotcha! So ie. if Nu Zeelund's cycling federation insisted on full finger gloves, then Blenki would have to comply. YIP!
Rata Del Spruit Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 It is in all OFFICIAL practices and then the race - if you are caught in OFFICIAL practice without the correct gear you will be disqualified. So in a KZN case - you can wear a Man-kini on Saturday if you wish as this "practice" day is open-practice and does not fall within the jurisdiction of KZNMTB. There are no marshals, medics or uplifts, so it is just guys on the hill riding.Sunday however would be a different story. Mankini on Saturday. Got it.
nigelhicks Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Mankini on Saturday. Got it. Just remember though - if you go to Nationals where ALL practice sessions are official practice your mankini will not be well appreciated
NotSoBigBen Posted March 10, 2014 Author Posted March 10, 2014 So to go 'play' at Thaba 'Gravity Zone' he could get away with ..... Long sleeve shirtLong PantsFull Face HelmetLong Finger Gloves ......
nigelhicks Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 yes If he is NOT racing ... he can wear whatever he wants (UNLESS the bike park has stipulations of its own). Regulation only comes in at events
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