Another little rule i have not mentioned about the ART day. If you happen to have an off. Which is not likely, you and your bike will be but on a trailer. And driven through the pits. Slowly. You may encounter some ridicule from your fellow riders.
AWS, rule on the back protector. "It needs to be a hard shell and preferably articulated back protector. An in jacket one will be passed but not if it is simply a foam insert". But the comment was made that a proper Back protector is far safer and is the recommended option.
My views on this is well known. I wont ride without one. My spine is more important than a few dollars for a back protector. Its not a magic devise that will save you but it stacks the odds in your favor. And if your jacket moves or a zip fails its another bit of slide protection.
This is how I found out what I needed on an ART day.......
http://amcc.org.nz/index.php/menu-ri...14-demo-2.html
If you think only half our spine is worth protecting by all means wear a half sized back protector, if you think your entire spine is worth protecting wear a full sized one.
Thanks for the offer. An xxxl I could wrap it right around my whole body and have a chest protector as well. Have to Cut holes for eyes to see through
I was interested in ART but the info came too late and I already had another mission planned. But its good to know for next time maybe.
Always learning sumtimk new.
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Ive been asked about spectators for the ART day as we have 3 going now. No problem. Just turn up. Better still be a marshal. You will see more and be part of the action.
At the end of the day its the only real answer. You can read and watch every book, blog, video but unless you get your bum in the seat and get out and do it you will never master it. What was it Dora said "keep on swimming, just keep swimming" Good luck to all heading to Taupo this weekend. Weather does not sound the best so ride to the conditions.
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