in place with rubber bands. 10. Leave your bike in an easy gear (middle on the back cogs and small front chainring) so that pedalling is easy when you jump on. 11. Put baby oil or Vaseline on your shoulders, wrists and ankles; this helps you remove your
and is in good working order. Something simple, such as the gears working properly, can make a huge difference to your enjoyment and speed. You must wear a helmet on race day so make sure that yours fits well and feels comfortable.It is not essential to have
