cokeonspecialtwodollars
Fartes of Portingale
Does this mean that they are going to try and make international riders wear an Australian approved helmet at Oceanias this year?
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Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
I think he just got drawn in by all the leather and studs, like a moth to a lightbulb.
The whipping was a bonus
Freediver
I can go full Karen
More the attractive, near naked lassy that was wielding the whip. Hot wax on whip welts isn't much fun either.
Ultra Lord
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Thats how they get ya
Dunno mate, we saw this sort of thing unfold years ago and they wouldn't let some guys practice until they had the sticker. People were sharing helmets, some were swapping the sticker between runs etc etc. The Australian race scene needs a big change, this isn't the change it needs though.
I'm not sure how they will police it but as an official a while back, I was told to inspect helmet stickers. Being a rider and fan of nice things, I didn't stop anyone from riding and later got asked by a top official why I didn't stop a few that were known not have the saftey cushion of the sticker. I said I inspected the helmet as best as anyone onsite could have an no one had a helmet that looked potentially defective, no cracks, no bad marks suggesting a big hit that could potentially crack a helmet. The guy looked at me kind of all glum and said "You can tell a helmet might be cracked if it has scratches on it?" Honest, thats what he said. He was more concerned with the sticker than the actual condition of a rider's helmet.
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cokeonspecialtwodollars
Fartes of Portingale
Yes, I recall they tried this when I was competing at the Oceanias in 2017... it turned out to be rather unenforceable back then. I had thought that at one point they had clarified the ruling to include a list of international standards that would also be permitted but maybe they've reneged on that as well.
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
"This applies during competition, practice or commuting to and from their events.
Downhill riders must wear a full faced helmet meeting AS2063 or equivalent standard.
The rule will also apply for competitors in the Oceania Championships, however overseas riders in the UCI categories will be given an exemption from the AS2063 requirement as this is an international event. Their helmets still need to display a compliance sticker ensuring that the helmet is approved in compliance with an official security standard and that the helmet can be identified as approved."
cokeonspecialtwodollars
Fartes of Portingale
Thanks nzhumpy, I'm still sitting with Dozer over here on team boycott so haven't looked at the rulebook this year but that snip would indicate a glimmer of sensibility, although not sure why it couldn't apply to all competitors at all events if they've already acknowledged that helmets approved under the international standards are acceptable.
Did you Google this information?
Did you Google this information?
Flow-Rider
Burner
If it's a sanctioned MTBA event. Tecnical-Regulations-NATIONAL-LEVEL-EVENTS-V2.1-PUBLISHED-23-MAY-2018.pdf
Clothing Requirements 3.7.1.
s. 3.7.1.2. Bicycle helmets that satisfy the current Australian or equivalent international standards are compulsory in all MTBA sanctioned events.* See Appendix A & B.*
Appendix A.
All riders are required to wear a helmet meeting AS2063 or equivalent all times whiles on they are on a bike. Helmets must have a manufacturers mark stating its compliance with the Standard. Helmets may be inspected at any time by a commissaire.
The list of standards that MTBA will accept as an international equivalent to the Australian/New Zealand Standard 2063 are as follows:
Clothing Requirements 3.7.1.
s. 3.7.1.2. Bicycle helmets that satisfy the current Australian or equivalent international standards are compulsory in all MTBA sanctioned events.* See Appendix A & B.*
Appendix A.
All riders are required to wear a helmet meeting AS2063 or equivalent all times whiles on they are on a bike. Helmets must have a manufacturers mark stating its compliance with the Standard. Helmets may be inspected at any time by a commissaire.
The list of standards that MTBA will accept as an international equivalent to the Australian/New Zealand Standard 2063 are as follows:
- NSI Z90.4;
- Snell "B" or "N" series;
- ASTM F1447.
- Canadian CAN/CSAD113.2M;
- U.S. CPSC standard for bicycle helmets;
- European CEN standard for bicycle helmets (EN1078)
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Binaural
Eats Squid
Sounds like they should be doing car checks to make sure people are wearing the helmets as they drive in or out of the event.
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
You would think that considering my new tag - but no - it was emailed to me earlier in the week.
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cokeonspecialtwodollars
Fartes of Portingale
I am guilty of receiving the email and only reading the headline and not the content... pretty sure that the big bold red letters stated Australian standards approved helmets were mandatory.
rangersac
Medically diagnosed OMS
Paragraph 6 has the rules for all competitors that were in that race. There are numerous videos of competitors in that race riding at night on the usual social media outlets showing competitors riding at night with lights, reflectors etc. There's no reason to believe that Mike didn't have lights and reflectors when he was hit.
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
"meeting AS2063 or equivalent standard. " I'd be arguing this point, surely a helmet bought from Merlin/Chain Reaction/Jenson/CC would meet the equivalent of AS2063
I also usually just read the headline and delete but this one caught my attention because all my helmets are missing the all important shiny sticker.
The rest of Australia happy runs on equivalent standards, why is this different?
Binaural
Eats Squid
Australian helmet standards aren't harmonised like many are. There are requirements that require specific differences, such as a thicker strap.
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
Marketing/price gouging springs to mind?
Flow-Rider
Burner
Check inside the helmet under the padding on the full faces, that's where my Kali has it. .
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
Oh, all mine have certification stickers- just EU or US- not the shiny Australian one.