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Role 9

Chief Vehicular

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9.1 Pre-Event p. 18

  • Attend the Bike Course meeting
  • Be familiar with the Bike courses used for the event and any special planning the TD / LOC have in place. This includes the knowledge of special requirements by Police or other persons having jurisdiction over the event courses.
    • Ensure Grid Maps are made (TD / LOC / VCC / All Bikes)
  • Review Bike Course plans and communicate any concerns with the TD
  • AG races should have a plan for determining
    • When bikes leave (# of Athletes)
    • What coverage area (Zones, Loops, Follow)
    • Breaks
    • Pair Driver / Official
  • Confirm if event will use RED / GREEN flags for bike course

9.2 Event p. 18

  • Maintain a safe number of Motorcycles on the course
  • Ensure safe routes for Emergency Vehicles
    • Assist with co-ordination of any Emergency incidents during the race
  • Ensure Traffic is controlled and Road closures are effective
  • Monitor Motorcycles and Athletes for Lens Drafting and report to Chief Bike
  • Monitor Motorcycles / Camera for not being too close to the athletes during filming (confirm protocol with TD prior to race)
  • May need to ride on the back of a motorcycle

9.3 Post Event p. 18

  • Post Mortem with Bike Team / Corrections as needed

9.4 Essential Equipment p. 18

Course Maps (Grid), Emergency Vehicle Plans, Filming Plans, Helmet Additional Information: The OEM also provides additional details around Motorcycle movements and requirements on the Bike course. Section 6.9