Smart Cycling Bike Shop, Inc.

Road Pre-Race Checklist

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