Originally Posted by eyefloater
Got another Forest City question: I took a look at some photos of the track and noticed a lot of (actually
all) people wearing a lot of clothing, ie. tights/arm warmers/vest/etc. Is that for protection in case of a fall or because the temperature at the track is frigid?
Edit: no bike for me. I'll save the Pake from certain death until I can destroy it at a worthy speed.
Most of the photos you were looking at were prolly from the colder months. They keep the heat turned down to save on costs so it gets a bit chilly in there in winter. From a protection standpoint all that extra clothing won't really stop you from getting road rash if you fall. And as the track organizers will tell you in the pre-riding orientation chat...you will fall....maybe not today or tomorrow...but eventually you WILL fall. It doesn't hurt...............much.
