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