It seems that practice gates are a hot item at the moment, and it makes sense with the gate being one of the most important aspects of the race. You could be the fastest guy or gal on the track but if you can’t get a good gate good luck making your way through traffic.

The French REDSTART isn’t just another gate, these guys built a team of experts and it took 18 months to develop this product.

The new REDSTART Practice Gates have some pretty funky features.

• Completely cable-less functionality – a remote button that attaches to your handlebars and a light box that you can place just about anywhere without the worry of being restricted by or tangled up in wires.
• Built in synchronisation – REDSTART syncs automatically so you can do gates sessions with your friends anywhere.
• Portable – The gate itself is light weight and packs down super small so you can pack it in a bag and take it anywhere. The charge has a travel adapter, so no matter where you are from or going to you can charge your REDSTART gate with ease.

Tech Specs

Gate

• Gate weight: approximately 25.4 lb
• Folded gate size: 30″ length x 15.5″ width x 8.4″ height
• Materials: white zinc-plated steel and passivated aluminium
• Voice box starting system compliant with UCI regulations
• Abort stand down feature for safety
• Wireless transmitting-receiving radio system 433 MHz band, permitted worldwide without license
• Built-in synchronization with other gates, any rider can press its own start button
• Thumb controller powered by 27A, 12V alkaline battery
• Auto-power-off: 15 min without use

Battery for gate

• 100+ starts capacity
• 12V, 1.3Ah non-spillable sealed lead-acid battery
• Charger: AC 100-240v, charging time approximately 45 min

Light tree

• Adjustable drop light red, first yellow, second yellow or green
• Power: 4x 1.5v alkaline AA batteries
• Auto-power-off: 15 min without use

Get Involved

REDSTART has a Kickstarter campaign running at the moment to help them with getting the gate to the US market and develop packing that will allow them to ship their gates all over the world safely and securely. Amongst other things it’s a nice way to secure yourself one of the first gates at a discounted price.

You can find out more about the REDSTART gate and the campaign here.