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 5000 S:

    • Fast race tire with good puncture resistance

• Install disc cover

Wednesday

• Charge shifters

• Change/charge power meter battery

Night before race

• Charge watch and cycling computer

Packing Checklist

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)

Post-Race

• Sandals/Flip-flops

• Warm clothing

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

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

• Shifter charger

• Repair Kit

  • 2x CO2 cartridge*

  • 2x Tubes*

  • Multi-tool

  • Valve extender

  • Master link

  • Tire boot

  • Tire

• Helmet

• Sunglasses

• Cycling shoes

• Aero 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)

• CO2 cartridge*

• Tube*

• Gels

• Bars

• Tubular tire (if using tubulars)

* Bring a minimum of 3 tubes/cartridges to the race

Run Special Needs (RSN)

• Body lube/Anti-chafe cream

• Socks

• Nutrition

• Imodium

• Tums

• If likely to be out after dark

  • Long sleeve t-shirt

  • Headlamp