Safety
Equipment
Use
of the following safety equipment is mandatory whenever
a rider is engaged in riding his bicycle on an NBL-sanctioned
track:
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A
helmet in
good condition manufactured to meet or exceed recognized
bicycle safety standards. All helmets must be equipped
with chin straps which must be properly secured when
the helmet is in use. Helmets are required to cover at
least half of the riders ears. (Helmets
can be rented on practice and race days if you do not
currently own one. )
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Mouth
guards are
required and must be used on all open face helmets. Mouth
guards must be properly secured when the helmet is in
use.
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A
long-sleeved shirt must
be worn.
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Long
pants made of denim or other tear-resistant material,
with loose pant legs must be, wrapped, tied or clipped.
Cut-offs with Hammers are not permitted.
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Shoes with
soles soft enough to grip a BMX-style pedal.
Use of the following
safety equipment is recommended whenever a
rider is engaged in riding his bicycle on an NBL-sanctioned
track:
- Knee
pads and elbow pads
- Gloves
- Pads
on the bicycle's top tube, the handlebars's crossbar, and
the stem by which the bars are connected to the fork.(Pads
can be rented in registration if you need them)
Your
Bike
Every bicycle
must be equipped with two wheels of matching size. The
wheels on a 20" bicycle must have tires with an inflated
diameter not exceeding 22.5" in diameter. The wheels
of a cruiser must have tires with an inflated diameter greater
than 22.5
All bicycles
must be in good condition. Each
must be equipped with:
A number
plate with legible numbers. Stickers may be placed
on the number plate along the sides and must not interfere
with the number. All numbers and letters must be at least
3" high.
At National events,
numbers permitted on plates include:
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All World numbers
- example, W1
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All National
numbers - Example. 7
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Regional numbers
- example, 2M (number plus the first letter of the riders's
last name)
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All novice National
numbers must use N - example, N2
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All rookie National
numbers must use R - example, R3
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If none of the
above numbers were earned, then a rider must use the last
3 digits of his NBL license number.
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No
state numbers are permitted at National events.
At all local races,
numbers permitted on plates are:
- All of the above,
- All earned state
numbers.
Motocross-style
handlebars not exceeding 28.5" in width should
be equipped with grips that completely cover the bar ends.
Sleeves, plugs or other devices used to extend the bar width
are prohibited unless they are securely welded to the handel
bars.
A device
that prevents the seat post from penetrating the bicycle's
seat.
An operable
brake on the rear wheel.
The
following equipment is Prohibited:
-
Drop-style
handel bars
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Kick stands,
side stands, chain guards and reflectors.
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Axles
that extend more than 1/4" beyond the hub nuts unless
they are suitably covered to prevent injury to any rider
who may come into
contact with them.
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Two-way radios
facilitating communication between a rider and any other
person during a race and/or practice.
If
you are not sure of how to take a particular jump or go through
a turn faster than the other guy or, just want to know how,
we have several professional and top amateur riders that will
be more than glad to answer your questions and maybe even give
you some of their own strategies.
For
any other questions ask at the registration window.
*
IF your not sure if this is the sport for you, you can sign
up for a trial membership to the NBL for 30 days for $30. Then
if you decide you want to be a BMX 'er you can sign up for a
full year for another $20 within the 30 day trial period.
