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Post by LP on Dec 27, 2012 21:10:27 GMT -5
2013 RULE CHANGES Filed under General on December 27, 2012 | 3 Comment(s)
We've adopted a bunch of Rule Changes for 2013 and wanted to give you a quick overview of them right here online.
NO CLIPS FOR NOVICES
• Perhaps one of the biggest rule changes for the new year is that Novice riders (of any age) will no longer be allowed to race with clipless pedals. This "no clips" rule is in place for ALL Novice riders regardless of what class they end up racing in (i.e. getting moved to Intermediate or competing in Mixed Open). Basically, if you are a Novice rider - you cannot use clips in competition. Period.
The simple fact is that too many riders are “clipping in” too early (because they see the faster riders clipped in) and are not able to acquire the bike-handling skills that they will need later in their BMX career. We’ve talked to trainers and coaches about how riders who clip in too early are not likely learning the basics, such as manualing (an essential component in BMX racing these days), due to fear of looping out while clipped in. When you also factor in the cost of clipless pedals and shoes, the perceived cost of being “competitive” could be turning off newcomers to BMX.
Great rule long overdue.
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Post by HillBilly Deluxe on Dec 31, 2012 22:49:51 GMT -5
I agree,great rule.
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