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The Pre Race Ritual
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1. Pre Event Check list:

Take the time to make a pre event check list of all the items you need for each race. This list will include all of the items you need to be organized and in control. A sample list is provided below:

Pre Departure

Bike Clean
Headset
Bottom Bracket
Tires/Wheels
Brakes
Shifting/Derr.
Chain Lubed
Shock Adj.
Pedals/Cranks
Chainrings
Cables Clean
Hubs OK

Equipment

Bike!
Helmet
License
Shoes
Socks
Warm-Ups
Shorts
Jersey
Glasses
Gloves
Repair Kit
Pump/CO2

Pre Race

Water
Carbo Drink
Food/Gel
Chain Lubed
Brakes OK
Shifting OK
Tire Pressure
Suspension OK

Post Race

Towel
Water
Food
Clothes
Shoes
Podium Clothes
Hat
Dirty Clothes Bag
Victory Dance!

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