Polly’s Race Checklist

(  )        Bike and wheels

(equip needed - peddle wrench and Allen keys)

§         Gear bike into small front small back

§         Unloosen handle bars and flatten into frame

§         Remove seat still attached to seat stem, and detach drink bottle cages

·         In an Olympic distance race one bottle should be sufficient

·         There should be a cage on bike frame

§         Remove peddles

·         Left peddle – turn clockwise

·         Right peddle – turn anti clockwise

§         Place frame in box with big chain ring underneath lying flat

§         Remove back derailer

§         Insert fork spacers in frame

§         Wrap derailer, rings, and chain in a rag (parts are oily and sharp)

§         Deflate all tires and remove skewers                   

(  )        Spare Parts Kit (general and kit for race)

Skewers, peddle wrench, Allen keys, tri-flow, tire levers, inflator, spare tube and tire, needle and thread, safety pins, bike computer, wrist watch, electrical tape, scissors, cable ties, money.

·         Airlines prohibit the transport of CO2 cartridges.

·         Ensure these can be purchased upon arrival (if you’re not going to take any;)

(  )        Special Needs Kit (good idea to try in training before using in a race)

                        Vaseline (protection from chafing / easy slip on shoes)

Body Glide or cooking spray for easy wetsuit removal

Sun Block – remember, don’t apply over race number!

Aspirin or other pain reliever

Muscle creams (Icy Hot, Biofreeze)

Shoe orthotics

Imodium, Inhaler

Kleenex, Tampons

Race Nutrition (gels, bars, energy drink)

(  )        Bicycle Pump                                                    (  )        Helmet

(  )        Bike shoes                                                        (  )        Running shoes for race (elastic laces)

(  )        Running shoes for training and race                     (  )        Socks X 2

(  )        Cycling jersey (training /cool temps)                    (  )        Cycling singlet (training)

(  )        Cycling shorts (training)                                      (  )        Race Uniform

(  )        Sports Bra (training)                                           (  )        Cycling gloves (training)

(  )        Running cap / visor (to wear if hot)                       (  )        Hair bands

(  )        Swim cap (X 2 – race/spare)                               (  )        Swim goggles (X 2 and defog)

(  )        Wetsuit, plastic bag, body glide (cooking oil, etc) (  )        Swim suit

(  )        Elastics for T1 peddle/shoe                                 (  )        Water bottles X 2

(  )        Sunglasses for racing / general                           (  )        Change of cloths

(  )        Race belt                                                          (  )        Race Gear Bag (back pack works best)

(  )        Towel for training swim, transition, & post race     (  )        Long sleeve shirt (cool temps)    

(  )        Tights (cool temps)                                            (  )        Rain coat (light weight)

(  )        Dry spare t-shirt (after wet training session)          (  )        Small back pack to carry training items

(  )        Disposable camera                                            (  )        Emergency contacts/medical details

(  )        Plastic to cover bike saddle and computer mount if pre-race day staging

(  )        TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (PASSPORT, TICKET), RESERVATION CONFIRMATIONS,

PHONE NUMBERS, RACE INFORMATION, BIKE AND WHEEL SERIAL NUMBERS

(  )        SPENDING MONEY FOR THE EXPO !!!!!

(  )        SPENDING MONEY THAT BELONGS TO YOUR FRIENDS WHO COULDN’T MAKE IT.