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November 13-17, 2013
U.S. Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Registration is now open!
Instructors are world-class race mechanics with national and international experience. Topics cover the breadth of mechanics' responsibility supporting bicycle racing
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| Race Support for all Disciplines | Bicycle Design Fundamentals |
| Team Mechanic Responsibilities | Bicycle Carbon Fiber and Metal Material Fundamentals |
| Neutral Mechanic Responsibilities | Suspension Theory and Tuning |
| Interaction (Soigneur, Director) | Wheel Theory and Fundamentals |
| Wheel Change Technique | Tubular Tire Fundamentals |
| Team Inventory Procedures | DOT Compliance |
| Bike Wash and Inspection | Packing and Transportation |
| Tool, Equipment and Supply Needs | USA Cycling Opportunities |
| USA Cycling and UCI Rules | |
Calvin Jones gives a demonstration during the 2010 Bill Woodul Mechanics Clinic.
Why Come to the Clinic?
- The clinic helps mechanics reach the next level of professional bicycle mechanic expertise.
- Licensed mechanics may support Olympic trials, national championships, USA Cycling training camps and international events.
- Licensed mechanics are covered under the USA Cycling insurance policy during their participation at sanctioned events.
- Licensed mechanics may support many corporate neutral support programs and teams.
- Licensed mechanics give your shop an advantage.
- Attending the clinic allows you to network with leaders in the race mechanic profession and with industry representatives.
- Mechanics attending the clinic join the world-wide cadre of race mechanic professionals.
Please note that while some mechanical procedures are covered, this clinic will not teach you to be a bicycle mechanic. Participants are asked to have at least two years of work experience as a bicycle mechanic.
Student applying their gluing techniques during the 2011 clinic.
Clinic Cost:
- $500 until September 1
- $575 from September 2 to September 15
Includes: Housing, Meals, Course Materials and Mechanics License
International participants welcome — additional fees may apply
Space is limited to 60 participants! Registration closes September 15, 2013!
How to sign up: Registration is a multi-part process. Please email your resume (outlining two years of bicycle-related mechanical experience) to James Stanfill at stanfill.james@me.com. Once approved, you will receive an email from USA Cycling with payment details (accepted forms of payment include Visa or MasterCard). Once payment is confirmed you will receive a welcome email with further details for planning your trip.
Classes start Wednesday evening and run through Sunday afternoon. Please plan on arriving at the Olympic Training Center by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Classes will end around noon on Sunday, Nov. 17. Transportation to and from the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) will be provided. We CANNOT provide transportation from Denver International Airport (DEN).
• For general questions please contact James Stanfill at stanfill.james@me.com or (408) 607-9531.
• For technical and content information contact Chip Howat at cshowat@gmail.com or 785-218-3718.
