The importance of safety
To
participate in any DRE course, you must have the following gear: leathers
(one-piece for track courses or two-piece zipped around the waist only for
basic and intermediate course), back protector, full-face helmet, gloves and
boots. If you can't provide any of this equipment, you can hire one or more of
the items directly on the web site at the time you register for the course
(while stock is available). Hired clothing will be given to you at the track on
the morning of the course and must be returned at the end of the course.
Ducati is
committed to promoting good road safety practice. Ducati has signed the European Road Safety
Charter - 25,000 lives to save, a programme which encourages specific actions
and increased awareness in order to reduce the number of victims on the road.
This is why
Ducati requires the use of back protectors in its riding courses and will
include one free of charge with every suit hired.
Anybody who
arrives without the required clothing will not be allowed to take part in the
course.
Clothing
available for hire:
LEATHERS:
Ducati and/or Dainese leathers are available in men's and women's sizes, either
as a one-piece (for the Racing Level I/II and Master Racing courses) or a
zipped two-piece (for the basic and intermediate courses). A back protector is
provided free of charge with every hired suit. For hygiene reasons we recommend
that you wear a thin layer under your hired leathers (such as a Lycra exercise
or cycling outfit).
Fit: When
hiring leathers, please note that they will fit tighter than normal clothing
due to the stiffness of the material and the space the back protector will take
up. Because of this, you should choose a suit one size larger than your normal
clothing size.
HELMET: All
helmets available for hire are full-face with a clear visor.
BOOTS:
There are two types of boots available for hire: a basic touring boot and a
special track boot with sliders. You cannot choose a specific style of boot at
the time of booking; those taking part in the Racing Level I and II courses
will have first priority on the track boots, while basic and intermediate
course riders will have access to any remaining track boots or touring bike
boots.
GLOVES:
There are different styles of gloves available, from basic ones to high
protection models designed for track use. As with the boots, the gloves will be
allocated according to the course booked.
Collection
and return of hired clothing: If you hire clothing via the web site, you can
collect it when you register on the morning of the course.
You will
need to leave some form of I.D. with the organisers when you collect your
equipment. It will be returned to you when you turn in your equipment at the
end of the course.
