Assistant Wheel Station Official (1 – 2)
8.1 Pre-Event p. 17
- Be familiar with the locations of the Wheel Stations used during the event
- Team Wheel (close to Transition)
- Neutral Wheel (wheels supplied by LOC)
- Prepare / Obtain Country Code - Flag sheets to be able to organize wheels by country in wheel station area (in plastic protectors)
- Confirm location where wheels will be checked prior to delivery to the wheel stop
- Confirm method of and person responsible for delivery To / From wheel stations
- Obtain all Wheel Station paperwork
- Signage (Wheel Station, Wheel Station 200m)
- Inform Assistant Officials of their duties
8.2 Event p. 17
- Ensure all wheels and a set of an allen keys are delivered to the wheel stations and paperwork is exchanged
- Attach individual wheel lables
- Check that the wheels are UCI approved (call HR to confirm any violations found)
- No wheels can be accepted to the wheel station after the Transition zone check-in has closed
- Notify the HR of any wheels used during the race
- Hand the required wheel to the Athlete
- Collect the damaged wheel and remove from course
- Do not assist with replacing the wheel (TD discretion)
- Supervise wheel stations
- Ensure Security of all wheels
- Communicate with Chief Bike about any potential issues on the Bike course
- Location may be used to collect chips from DNF athletes
8.3 Post Event p. 17
- Ensure all wheels are returned to the rightful owner (communicate prior, they should retrieve their wheels within 15 mins after the race). Any wheels that are not collected should be given to the LOC…(or sold on E-Bay)
- Try and make it to the TO photo in time…good luck
8.4 Essential Equipment p. 17
Set of allen keys per wheel station, Country Code – Flag sheets for all participating countries, Wheel Stop forms, Ty-Raps, Current UCI list (both), Tape (Masking/Duct)