1. Race Day Rituals

3. Park as CLOSE to pits as possible

4. Register FIRST THING upon getting to race site

5. Pin your skin suit FIRST, prep your race kit

6. Think who can help you on race day (Pits, start line, etc). Beer works well to bribe. So do your kids.

8. Warm up stuff = closest reach in car.

9. Two of EVERYTHING (shoes, kits, helmets)

11. Eat 2-3 hours before race time. Be slightly ‘hungry’ at the line. You will not bonk.

12. Drink but don’t over drink. Aim for one clear pee & you’re feeling empty and lean.

13. Bump up with Gu at the line.

14. Think fast.

15. Think fast.

17. Determine early if ANYONE can help you (preferably PM before)

18. Think about course recon *and* time on trainer (3 laps/20 min) before call ups.

19. If crappy: Wear your EXTRA kit/shoes (give yourself extra time to change)

20. If cold: Stay WARM. Tear off pants (e.g. Vermarc’s) are invaluable.

22. Helper or Bag: Have someone collect your stuff OR carry a small bag in your pocket pack your coat/tear off pants and toss to course edge

23. Gu-up/top off liquids

24. TIME TO HUP, BUTTERCUP!