Chief Bike Check

25.1 Pre-Event p. 41

• Check with Head Referee on HR expectations:
  • HR availability for rulings as needed during all bike checks.
  • For Age Group § Typically, general AG bike checks are managed by Chief AG Transition. § Whether bike check seat measurements will be done, and at what sampling rate.
  • For Para § Bike seat measurements (according to AG rules) are not normally done.
  • For Youth/Junior/U23/Elite § Confirm what the target will be (25%) of bikes checked. § For bike seat measurements, confirm sampling target of 25%.
• Determine coordination of team wheel conformance check with Chief Wheel Station. This check may occur at the athletes’ bike check area and be coordinated with paper receipts to be given to the team wheel station official, or the wheel check may occur by having coaches take the wheels directly to the official at the team wheel station.
• Determine whether there will be coordination with Technical Fraud.
  • If so, ensure set up of bike check area will accommodate this added group.
• Coordinate with Chief Registration.
  • Athlete forms be provided by Chief Registration. An approach would be for Chief Reg to hand over forms to athlete compound or lounge access controller to hand to each athlete as they enter, and the athlete can either line up for check-in or line up for bike check at their option (breaks the line-ups in half). Athletes cannot obtain swim cap or chip until bike check section is completed by officials. Athlete’s helmet can be checked at check-in.
  • Review venue setup for layout and space of bike check area. Consider athlete environment needs in cases of rain, sun, and heat.
• Determine availability of bike mechanic.
• For Youth/Junior/U23/Elite
  • Determine location of seat measurement jig and vertical plane board for clip-ons.
• For Para
  • Review all measurement rules for PTVI tandem bikes, PTWC handcycles and wheelchairs. Review any World Triathlon online para materials. Distribute information to bike check team for their awareness.
  • Determine whether measurement mats and jigs will be provided.

25.2 Event p. 41

• After each briefing, obtain from HR list of athletes allowed added devices to equipment (e.g. GoPro cameras).
• For AG
  • Obtain latest “World Triathlon Approved Non-traditional or Unusual Bikes for draft illegal competitions” document.
• For Youth/Junior/U23/Elite
  • Just prior to bike check process: § Have a start list to mark off each athlete as they complete bike check. § Create a random list of athletes – based on the start list – that will be designated for seat measurement check based on quota agreed to with Head Referee. Mark selected athletes on start list check sheet (see above). § Obtain latest “World Triathlon Elite Bike Saddle Position Rule Exceptions” document from the World Triathlon web site. https://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/World_Triathlon_Sport_Elite_Bike_S addle_Position_Rule_Exceptions_20200214.docx.pdf § Obtain latest UCI Wheel Exceptions list at https://www.uci.org/docs/default- source/equipment/liste-des-roues-homologuées-list-of-approved-wheels- eng.pdf. Consider using the online lookup application https://wheellist.info/index.php (dependent on internet data access availability). Crosscheck that the online tool’s publish date is current with the latest UCI wheel exceptions list (see the note on the page that states that there may be updates published on the official UCI Wheel Exceptions List that are more recent than the online list provides).
  • During bike check process: § Review and complete athlete check-in form. Helmet check form completion may be done by check-in or bike check officials. Cross-check equipment additions with approval list from HR. § When there are assistants, have each assistant be responsible for specific checks on the form and work the line in series. Note that wheel and bike seat measurement checks will take the most time. § If too much of a line-up forms and will delay athletes from completing check- in for transition entry, manage randomized seat-measurement quota list selectees to reduce backlog. § If bike check issues arise, notify athlete of issue and determine whether correction is possible. - If clip-ons extend forward too far, it may be possible to tilt the aerobar up and secure it so that it meets the limit or possibly remove the aerobar. - If non-standard wheels are not on list, have athlete obtain replacement wheels and note the incomplete check. - If athlete resists correction, involve HR to rule on situation. Take a picture for reference.
• For Para
  • Just prior to bike check process: § Obtain latest “World Triathlon Approved Paratriathlon Impairment Adaptations on Bicycles” document from the World Triathlon web site. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3RwhAFzGSDGU3ZlUklUZ0M2RjQ/view § Review all measurement rules for PTVI tandem bikes, PTWC handcycles and wheelchairs with assistants. § Set up measurement templates (may be provided on a mat or marked on ground). - For tandem bikes: length and width. - For handcycles: overall length and width, rear wheel minimum and maximum width. § Have a start list to mark off each athlete as they complete bike check.
  • During bike check process: § Review and complete athlete check-in form. Helmet check form completion may be done by check-in or bike check officials. Cross-check equipment additions with approval list from HR. § When there are assistants, have separate lines formed for PTVI, PTWC, and PTS. Have an assistant be responsible for each of the three categories. If available, separate officials’ duties by having one check the PTWC athletes’ wheelchair and handcycle height measurements and have another official check the handcycle width and length. Note specific checks on the form and work the line in series. Note that the handcycle measurement checks will take the most time. For PTS athletes, ensure the rest of the bike conforms to basic equipment rules (e.g. brakes that are effective on both wheels). § If too much of a line-up forms and will delay athletes from completing check- in for transition entry, manage randomized seat-measurement quota list selectees to accelerate flow. § If bike check issues arise, notify athlete of issue and determine whether correction is possible. - Note that handcycle rear wheels may be adjustable for width. - If athlete resists correction, involve HR to rule on situation. Take a picture for reference.

25.3 Post Event p. 43

• Collect all check-in papers indicating which athletes were checked, selected for bike seat measurements, had added equipment approval, and had any issues that were let through. Photo these documents for reference if needed.
• Para
  • If an undocumented adaptation is allowed, consider forwarding athlete information and picture onto the World Triathlon Para contact for future awareness and follow- up.

25.4 Essential Equipment p. 43

Smiles, Seat measurement jig and draft-legal, clip-on-bar plane board (see Event Organizer’s Manual), Clipboards, pens, measurement tape (metric), photo device, various documents and forms (based on World Triathlon and sources described above).