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Two days before your race have the following items
packed in your equipment bag: |
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Your Racing License |
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Jersey/Skinsuit |
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Shorts |
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T-Shirt |
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Socks |
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Tights |
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Arm Warmers |
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Warm Up Jacket |
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Shoe Covers |
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Raincoat |
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Gloves |
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Towel |
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Water Bottles |
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Race Food |
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Walkman |
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Training Log |
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Race Flyer |
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Entry Fee |
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Directions/Map |
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Rulebook |
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After packing your equipment bag, do the following with
your bike: |
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Check the brakes completely and road test to insure
everything is working properly. |
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Check the front and rear derailleurs, shifters, cables
and road test any adjustments with all wheels to be
used. |
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Check the tires for cuts, bald spots, tears, bulges,
debris stuck to surface and tire pressure. |
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Check all wheels to be used - cogs, skewers, spokes,
rims and axles. Road test any adjustments. |
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Check all spare equipment to be used for race
worthiness. |
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Put a spare tube, tire pump, patch kit, and tire irons
with the extra wheels. |
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The day before your race, after the required training,
pack the following items in your equipment bag: |
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Helmet |
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Sunglasses |
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Cycling Shoes |
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Heartrate Monitor |
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Tools & Parts |
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Pack your car: |
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Bicycle |
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Equipment Bag |
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Spare Wheels |
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Stationary Trainer |
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Bottles/Water |
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Make sure your car is fueled and ready to go. |
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If you are staying at a hotel, be sure to check in as
early as possible and then drive over the course. |
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Fill two waterbottles with a sports drink and place them
in the refrigerator or cooler. |
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Write down your three pre-race goals. |
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Review the details of the race - course, distance, time,
teammates, opponents and weather predictions. |
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Go to bed early enough to get a good night of sleep. |
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