Pre-Race

2 Weeks Before the Race

• Bike Check (Race-Ready Condition):
• Smooth shifting
• Wheels true, tires in good condition
• Brakes not rubbing, pads with at least 1/16" visible
• Fresh tubeless sealant (every 3–4 months)
• Chain wear checked
• Bolt check, Confirm nothing is loose
• Charged AXS or Wireless shifting battery
• Shifter battery checked (replace ~1x per year if electronic)
• Confirm hotel/camping reservations
• Confirm race registration and family volunteer shifts
• Begin focusing on rest & hydration (3+ days out)

Day Before Departure

• Bike Prep:
• Confirm race-ready condition
• Clean bike
• Chain cleaned & lubed
• Travel Prep:
• Download directions to venue, hotel, camping
• Have cash ready for parking (Granite Bay, Exchequer, Stafford, Six Sigma)
• Packing:
• Race plate & team jersey (you only get one plate per season; replacements available at registration with a fee)

Pre-Ride

• Arrive at Team Pit Zone at least 10 minutes early for pre-ride
• Riders must pre-ride with a coach + at least one other rider (unless parent is the coach)
• Important Rules:
• Only riders & coaches with race plates allowed on course
• Helmets required any time you’re on a bike
• If pre-riding the day before:
• Clean bike & lube chain before race morning
• Remove race plate before transport & store in safe spot

Race Morning

• Eat at least 2 hours before race time (Varsity & girls may need to eat before arriving)
• Riders must be at Team Pit Zone:
• 1.5 hours before race start (all riders)
• 1 hour before race start (Varsity & girls)
• Place bikes on team bike racks for category check