RIDERS MECHANICAL CHECKLIST

Wheels

• Inflated correctly
• Good tread
• Wheel is true
• Axles not protruding more than 5mm
• Tightened axle nuts

Bars

• Grips covered at both ends
• No cracks or bends
• Angled in line with the forks.
• Pad across crossbar

Headset

• Tight
• Covered by a pad
• All bolts present
• No reflectors

Brakes

• NO front brake
• Brakes can stop you and your bike at a race speed
• Cables are not frayed
• Cable ends are present
• Pads are even and not worn
• Brake lever is smoothly rounded at end

Seat

• Lower than the bottom of you handle bars

Pedals and Cranks

• Tightly fastened
• No movement on the pedal axle
• Bottom bracket bearings must run smoothly and without play
• No broken cages on pedals

Frame

• No cracks
• Check welds
• Check for chips and dents in the metal

Safety Pads (optional) but recommended

• Must be at least 1cm thick
• Bar pad
• Stem pad
• Top tube pad

Number Plates

• Must not extend above the crossbar
• Must be securely fastened
• Numbers must be minimum 3” high and 1.5” wide as per UCI rules
• No stickers can cover any part of the numbers
• The correct number plate must be worn for each race
• You must run the last 3 digits of your birth date at all events in Alberta and the correct plate colour. Boys (yellow), girls (blue) Cruisers (red) Junior, Elite and Pros are black or white.

For more bike sizing information check out our page, located here.