Road Bike Training (SOCFIT)

Race day checklist

Pre-race preparation:

USAT license (buying yearly license is cost effective for 3 or more races per season)

Race information

Race start time

Directions to race

Food/gels/hydration

Airline tickets if required

Hotel reservation information

Hotel directions

Transportation arrangements if needed

International race:

Passport

Pre-race equipment check:

Swim

Wetsuit (working zipper, check seams)

Goggles (anti-fog still works, extra goggles)

Bike

Bolts and Quick releases tight

Ends of handlebars plugged

Gears work (with race wheels)

Brakes work (with race wheels)

Tires (inflate to full pressure; check for cuts)

True wheels

Run

Running shoes (lace locks or stretchy laces work, adjusted and tested in training)

Orthotics if applicable (make sure they work in race shoes)

Lubricant for hot spots; no socks (1/2 and full IM excepted)!

Race day necessities:

Wetsuit

Goggles

Wetsuit lube if necessary

Bike

Helmet

Bike shoes

Pump

Water bottle(s)

Spare wheels, and/or tubes and spare tires

Basic bike tools: Allen wrenches, etc.

Running shoes (with lace locks or stretchy laces)

Race outfit

Race belt

Transition towel

Hydration mix

Energy bars/Gels

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Cap/Visor

Safety pins

Disposable sandals

Disposable warm-up clothing

Watch and/or HRM

Change of clothing

Emergency phone numbers

Cell phone (to call fans back home ASAP after win)!

A good luck charm