Before the Race

·          Pre-register

·          Waiver form pre-filled out with parents signature

·          License

·          Money

·          Change of clothes

·          Transportation

·          Bike check

o         Tires for cracks, cuts, wear.

o         Second set of wheels with cards for you number and name

o         Shifting performance

o         Lubrication

o         Frame and components integrity

o         Bar end plugs

o         Spare tubes and general parts; cables, cleats, seat bolts etc.

·          Gas Money

·          Directions to race

·          Spare racing clothes

·          Hotel reservations

·          Floor pump

·          Functional Tool box

·          Cell phone

·          Homework or book

·          Chair to sit in

·          A CLEAN BIKE

·          All items in “For the Race” Column

·          Lotion(s)

·          Pre packed lunch/dinner

·          Pins for your number and pin it on

·          Chamois cream

·          Shaved legs

• Toilet paper

• paper towels

• basic toiletry items

For the Race

·          Bike

·          Helmet

·          Shoes

·          Socks

·          Jersey and shorts

·          Glasses

·          Gloves

·          Base layers

·          Arm warmers

·          Leg warmers

·          Head warmers

·          Full fingered gloves

·          Jacket or vest

·          Racing food

·          Fluid replacement

·          Feed person

·          Water

·          Pre-race food

·          Course map

• water bottles marked with your name on them

• Cooler if you want your bottles cold.

After the Race

·          Post race food/water

·          Cool down

·          Rest while waiting for others to race in the group. Especially if you race the next day.

·          Present yourself well, clean yourself up for podium appearances, etc

·          Be cognizant of your surroundings. Don’t leave your bike lying around. Secure your stuff. Keep the car you are riding in clean.

·          Cheer for you mates

·          Stick around the officials area for posting of results in case there is a protest

·          massage