Thursday, October 20, 2005

Race mechanic clinic in Colorado Springs

USA Cycling is sponsoring a race mechanic clinic at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO from January 12th to 15, 2006. If you have U.S. citizenship, $250, two years of experience as a bike mechanic and want to have a Race Mechanic License you can come to this clinic.

Speakers and presentations from different areas of the race community cover numerous topics including:
    • Caravan and motorcycle support
    • Pit setup for road and mountain bike races
    • Tool, equipment and supply needs
    • Race equipment preparation
    • Track, Road, MTB & Cross support
    • Wheel components and building theory
    • Wheel changes in competitive races
    • Bike wash techniques
    • Working and professional relationships between the mechanic and the athlete, coach, and soigneur.


$250 covers the clinic, housing, food, and instructional materials. Send check payable to USA Cycling and brief resume with email address by November 4th to
    USA Cycling
    Attn: Mechanic's Clinic
    1 Olympic Plaza
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
For registration information contact Marlis Johnson, Program Manager -- 719.866.3511 or mjohnson@usacycling.

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