Erik Voldengen

Bike exchanges are probably the most intimidating task, but it's pretty
easy.

The best way I've figured out how to do it is to hold the new bike by the
seat, and stand well behind it. When the rider comes in for an exchange,
you catch the dirty bike with your free (left) hand, and the rider can take
the exchange without slowing down.

The other thing you might have to do is change wheels. Practice several
times doing it really fast. It's a lot different than doing it at your
leisure on a personal ride or in the garage.

Good luck!

-Erik

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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
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Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:28 AM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Tips for CCX Pit crew?

Due to injury, I am now relegated from racing to pit crew for CCX races.
Barton will be my first try at it. Any helpful advice out there?

Thanks

Ed Lanton

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Evan MacKenzie

First of all, KEEP ALL NON-PIT PEOPLE OUT OF THE PIT AT ALL TIMES!

This includes the area around the pit entrance and exit.

Second of all, watch for other riders coming in to use the pit. Don't
get in their way.

Third, watch out for other pit crew people in the pit - if they are
assisting someone, don't get in their way.

Fourth, if you are assisting your rider in the pit, do it quickly, and
try to stay out of the way of anyone else who might come in.

Fifth, if you are working the pit but not working, assist any other
riders who might need help.

The pit is the only place on the course where you can exchange wheels or
a bike. You must exit the course and enter the pit in order to use it.
You may not stash a bike somewhere in front of or after the pit so you
can get to it easier. Technically spectators are not supposed to assist
riders who are in trouble on the course, but I know this has not really
been a big deal in the past when say a rider drops a chain and can't get
it back on, and things like that, especially for the youngest of the
juniors. But in my experience people have only stepped in when the rider
is obviously having a lot of trouble, not right away. Anyone out there,
including OPBRA officials, feel free to correct me. And of course this
would be different for someone up at the front of the race, getting
illegal assistance, then an obvious beginner or someone at the back of
the pack. If you are up in the Bs or the As, you can fix your own dang
bike.

Oh, and if you are a rider and your race is over, get your stuff out of
the pit! Yeah, I know I am guilty of this one myself.

-Evan

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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
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Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:28 AM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Tips for CCX Pit crew?

Due to injury, I am now relegated from racing to pit crew for CCX races.
Barton will be my first try at it. Any helpful advice out there?

Thanks

Ed Lanton

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Joel Morrissette

> Due to injury, I am now relegated from racing to pit crew for CCX races.
> Barton will be my first try at it. Any helpful advice out there?
>

Hold the cup of beer from the rim - it makes it much easier to grab at
speed.

EAL

Due to injury, I am now relegated from racing to pit crew for CCX races. Barton will be my first try at it. Any helpful advice out there?

Thanks
Ed Lanton

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