Race mechanic clinic in Colorado Springs

By Yokota Fritz


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.