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2012-07-21 9:59 AM

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Subject: rack the day before or day of race?
I have the opportunity to rack my bike today (there's overnight security) or rack it tomorrow morning  before the race. Is there some conventional wisdom about this (or, what would you do?). I'm picking up my packet today so I could easily take my bike today.


2012-07-21 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: rack the day before or day of race?
Rack it today so you can get a good spot.  Just make sure its covered with some plastic in case it rains overnight.
2012-07-21 10:03 AM
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2012-07-21 10:05 AM
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Subject: RE: rack the day before or day of race?
If I could rack beforehand and save myself from getting up so early, I would totally do it. Besides, out of all the bikes there, no one would want my xs sized entry level bike!
2012-07-21 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: rack the day before or day of race?

FoggyGoggles - 2012-07-21 9:03 AM How large is the race? I just did IM Racine with 2,230 of my newest friends and definitely appreciated having my bike racked the night before.

Somewhere between 1000 and 1500 are registered, I believe. It could definitely be nice just to show up and already have a spot tomorrow.

2012-07-21 3:09 PM
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Subject: RE: rack the day before or day of race?
Id do it today, alot less stress in the morning having the bike all ready!!


2012-07-21 3:14 PM
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Subject: RE: rack the day before or day of race?
Unless you're worried about theft/vandalism do it early and get a good spot!
2012-07-21 5:54 PM
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I did it today and got an awesome spot on the end. Hopefully no one will move my bike...
2012-07-21 7:08 PM
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Don't forget your pump in the morning, especially if you are running latex tubes.
2012-07-21 7:16 PM
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Subject: RE: rack the day before or day of race?

Just to give the opposite point of view...

Most larger tri's have assigned spots, so no worries about someone else getting a better spot in transition.

Many larger tri's also have parking that's not so close to transition.  Sometimes it's nice to have your bike to ride on rather than walking with all your gear in the morning!

If you do this you can also pump up your tires before leaving your car, then leave the pump behind.  One less thing to worry about.

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