Race Checklist
Your race is finally in sight. You are in or approaching your final peak weeks leading into taper. As your workouts start to wind down, there are a few final things you will need to take care of leading up to the race. Check out our pre-race checklist to make sure you’re ready to roll.
Four weeks prior
- Major bike tune up
- Replace cables
- Change brake pads
- Change drivetrain: Chain, chainrings and cassette
Race Week
Monday
- Install race tires
- Continental Grand Prix 4000s II 700/25:
- Fast race tire with good puncture resistance
- Zipp Tangente Speed 700/25
- Comparable to the 4000s with better aerodynamic benefits on Zipp wheels
- Continental Grand Prix TT 700/25
- Saves 5 watts over the 4000s
- Minimal puncture resistance
- Use for sprint/olympic distance, HIM racing for podium
- Continental Grand Prix 4000s II 700/25:
- Install disk cover
- Change power meter battery
Wednesday
- Charge shifters
Night before race
- Charge watch and cycling computer
Packing Checklist
Pre-Race
General
- Race confirmation
- ID/Passport
- USAT license
- Hotel/flight confirmation
- Meal-replacement shakes
- Nail clippers
- Teflon tape
- Electrical tape
- Packing tape
- Duct tape
- Elastics (various sizes)
- Ziplock bags (various sizes)
Recovery
- Compression tights
- Normatechs
- Foam roller
- Massage ball
- Stick
Race Day
- Tri-suit (shorts and top)
- Chamois cream
- Watch & Charger
- Heart rate monitor
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Imodium
- Headlamp
- Race Day Nutrition
- Breakfast items
- Sports drink
- Gels
- Bars
- Electrolyte tabs
- Caffeine
Post-Race
- Sandals/Flip-flops
- Warm clothing
Swim
- Wetsuit/Speedsuit
- Body Glide
- Goggles x 2
- Swim suit
- Towel
Bike
- Bike
- Wheels
- Disc Cover
- Valve extender
- Valve sticker/cover
- Aerobottle
- Water bottles
- Arm coolers
- Cycling computer & charger
- Repair Kit
- 2x CO2 cartridge*
- 2x Tubes*
- Multi-tool
- Valve extender
- Master link
- Tire boot
- Tire
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Cycling shoes
- Socks
- Additional Clothing
- Arm warmers
- Lightweight vest/jacket
- Knee warmers
- Pump
- Chain lube
- Rags
Run
- Visor/Hat
- Sunglasses (if not worn on bike)
- Race belt
- Socks (lube inside before race)
- Running shoes
- Cooling towel
- Reflective tape
- Contact lenses (if you wear them)
Bike Special Needs (BSN)
- Socks
- CO2 cartridge*
- Tube*
- Gels
- Bars
- Tubular tire (if using tubulars)
Run Special Needs (RSN)
- Body lube
- Socks
- Gels
- Long sleeve t-shirt
- Imodium
* Bring a minimum of 3 tubes and 3 CO2 cartridges to the race
