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Role 7

Chief Bike

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Assistant Bike Official (1 or more…) Required to ride on the back of a Motorcycle

7.1 Pre-Event p. 14

  • Liaise with LOC Bike Course Coordinator - smile
  • Be familiar with all Races that you are responsible for on the Bike course
    • Elite / Jr / Para / Relay / AG / Youth
    • Draft Legal / Illegal
  • Supervise Bike Familiarizations
    • Ensure Safety and Course readiness
  • Co-ordinate with Chief Vehicular
    • AG races should have a plan for determining § When bikes leave (# of Athletes) § What coverage area (Zones, Loops, Follow) § Breaks § Pair Driver / Official
  • Liaise with Bike Course Team
    • Meet with Police, LOC Motorcycles for other Officials, Motorcycle drivers / Camera Crew, Chief Vehicular to review course and any other pertinent information. TD may conduct this meeting
    • Confirm times for Road Closures / Openings
    • Confirm Motorcycle marshalling area
    • Confirm with Chief Run, if First Runner / Last Biker scenario exists and what plans have been made by LOC / TD
    • Review with TD the event protocol for Elite course (Lead pack / Chase Pack)
  • Bike Course
    • Ensure course is swept
    • Check Road surface
    • Confirm Topography / Elevation Change
    • Note Technical Challenges
    • Remove / Mark / Make Safe any Hazards
    • Verify Course Measurement and record exact distance for inclusion in the Athlete briefing
    • Ensure Whistles / Flags are available in key areas of the course
  • Obtain all Bike Course paperwork
  • Inform Assistant Officials of their duties
    • Locate all camera positions to avoid shot blocking
    • Be Camera aware

7.2 Event p. 15

  • Ensure Bike Course is ready for the first race
    • Work with Bike Team on course readiness
    • Re-Confirm course is safe and ready
    • Inform TD ASAP if there might be a course opening delay
  • Inform TO Team the Bike course is Race ready
  • Ensure all Traffic is controlled and Road closures are effective during the race
  • Ensure that Athletes who retire from the Bike course are escorted or can safely make it back to Transition
    • Inform Chief Technology / HR of Athlete number when retired (DNF) and try and give reason for DNF
    • Remove Timing Chip
    • Do not cross Timing Points with chip
  • Ensure Lapped Athletes are removed safely from the course (enough room and out of camera)
    • Inform Chief Technology / HR of Athlete number when removed (Lapped)
    • Remove Timing Chip
    • Do not cross Timing Points with chip
  • Monitor movements of all Motorbikes on the Bike course
  • Monitor bike behaviour and report any concerns to the HR
  • Be aware of Camera / Photo areas on course
  • Monitor Wheel Stops and assist as needed
  • If the Bike course has Aid Stations, ensure the Free Littering zone is marked and Littering Bins have been placed correctly (see current EOM / Comp Rules for distances)
  • Ensure the TO with the last athlete is to the side of the road and away from any Camera angle
  • Inform the TO when the Last Athlete is off the Bike Course
  • Elite Races:
    • Inform the TO Team when the First / Last Athletes are approaching Transition
    • Typically, the Lead Motorcycle will be behind the Lead pack
    • Typically, two (2) TO’s on Motorcycles are used for removing Lapped Athletes
    • Green Flag – Course Open
    • Red Flag – Course Closed
  • AG Races
    • Enforce Drafting violations based on Race distance
    • Use correct violation enforcement mechanics
    • Red/yellow/blue cards used correctly
    • Record violation information for review with HR if required § Time / Location / Athlete # / Bike (Make/Color) / Uniform / Helmet § Report Athlete # to Penalty Box

7.3 Post Event p. 16

  • Post Mortem with Bike Team/ Corrections as needed
  • Ensure all Timing Chips are returned to Chief Technology (Timing)
    • Note: Be aware of timing points, do not cross over them with a vest full of chips…you will owe Chief Tech a refreshment…

7.4 Essential Equipment p. 16

Personal Motorcycle Helmet, GPS for Course Measurement, Course Maps (Grid), Driver Contact Numbers, Appropriate Clothing (Hot / Cold / Wet) – Long Pants / Leather Shoes, Drafting Violation Forms, Blue Cards (Extra), Go Pro for filming Violations Additional Information: The OEM also provides additional details around Motorcycle movements and requirements on the Bike course. Section 6.9