Race Checklist

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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 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 your training, pack the following 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 to the course.
	Fill two water bottles 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.
	Dream of performing at your very best.
The day of your race:
	Get up early enough to eat properly.
	Take the waterbottles out of the refrigerator and put them in your car along with your race goals.
	Leave early enough to arrive 2 hours before the start of your race.
	If you are not pre-registered, register, get your race number and check the roster to see who is in your race.
	If there is no neutral support, locate the wheel pit or support vehicle and drop off your spare wheels.
	Pin your number onto your jersey or skinsuit and re-examine the race course.
	Locate your coach and teammates and park as close to them as possible.
	Prepare your bike and set it up on your trainer by your teammates.
	Change into your race clothes and stretch completely, while drinking your sports drink.
	Do a complete warm-up that ends as close to the start time of your race as possible.
	Review your pre-race goals and then go to the start with a relaxed mind and prepared body.
	Race to the best of your ability for that day and accept the results, whatever they may be.
	Cool down properly, stretch completely and change out of your race clothes.
	Go to where the results are posted and record your performance. Let your coach handle any problems.
	Begin eating and drinking within 45 minutes of the end of your race.
	Review your pre-race goals and record how successful you were in each. Go and Relax.

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Smart Cycling Bike Shop, Inc.

2300 Lehigh Ave. Suite 100

Glenview, IL 60026

Telephone (847) 998-0200

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