Most of the items in this list are covered under a tune-up at the shop. Work with the shop of your choice to see what they include with their service.

• Clean Bike

• Replace all cables

• Shifter

• Brake if not hydraulic

• Dropper post if equipped and not hydraulic

• Bleed brakes if hydraulic

• Clean drivetrain

• Casette

• Derailleur

• Chainring

• Replace Brake Pads

• Check wheels - no hop in side to side or vertical direction

• Evaluate cassette and chain

• Evaluate grips, check for wear

• If using clipless pedals, evaluate clipless pedal cleats

• They should not be shiny or sharp

• Check tires for wear

• If using tubeless tires, Replace tire sealant

• Clean out old sealant if its been a while

• If using tubeless tires check valve stem for leaking

• Check that all bolts are snug; verify no bearings are making noise or feel notch

• Ensure you have a spare set of brake pads and a spare derailleur hanger

• Wipe down chain, remove any dirt/water from it

• Re-lube the chain if its dry or it was noisy during the ride

• Identity any shifting issues or new noises

• Clean off any dirt and water if the conditions were muddy/wet

• Ensure brake pads and derailleur hanger are in race bag

• Ensure flat kit is in race bag

• Inflator/pump

• Tube

• Tire levers

• Identify any shifting issues or brake issues early in the week, if possible

The morning of the race is not the time to fix these if they have been a problem for a while

On race day have your bike checked prior to or after pre-ride.

Clean drivetrain and re-lube chain after pre-ride

Clean bike after pre-ride if doing pre-ride on Sat.