ultra race crew preparation
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Introduction Ultra Race Crew Preparation
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ULTRA CYCLE RACES
Fully Supported by Crew
Time Trials – (the clock never stops)
TDC - 640 km in @ 30-34 hrs (non stop race)
RAAM - 4800 Km in @ 9-12 days
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GETTING THERE
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80% of the work has to be done BEFORE you reach the start line
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WHO??
THE RACERS
THE CREWWhile the Racers enjoy center stage in Ultra Races the role of the crew is essential to achieving their goals.
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PREPARATION & PLANNING Preparation is the
gathering of the relevant and necessary resources
1. Training2. Gear3. Finances4. Crew5. Vehicles6. Stuff!
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PREPARATION & PLANNING Planning is the way
of how and when the resources will be used to perform the activity or complete the project
1. Logistics2. Strategy3. Race Plan
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PREPARATIONCREW
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I owe my RAAM to my crew.
There isn’t a day that goes by that I am not
grateful for their sacrifice,
dedication and passion.
CREW ROLE IS VITAL TO A RACERS SUCCESS
It is well worth the racers’ time to train and prepare their crew prior to the event.
A Well known quote at RAAM “The crew cannot win the race for a
rider, but the crew can lose it!”
CREWING IS A TOUGH JOB
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The Focus of this Presentation is on putting together a crew in preparation for an Ultra
Race
ROLESDuring an Ultra Race
CREWDOES EVERYTHING ELSE
Hydration Nutrition
Entertain Motivate
Look after
all Inventory, Bike Maintenance
Drive, Navigate
Chores, washing, cooking
Look after
all physical and psychological needs
RIDERS – RIDE!!
(And nothing else)
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Crewing sounds like PARENTING!!YES.... and it is just as demanding!
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ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS of CREW
YES Commitment, Motivation Common Sense Spirit of Adventure Able to handle Discomfort,
Sleep Anywhere Good Natured, Flexibility, Resourceful,
willingness to adjust Proactive, Positive Can-Do
attitude Remain Functional with
sleep deprivation
NO Triple A personality type Hostile, Aggressive
Behaviour Rigid about personal
space, schedules Lazy, Unengaged,
Apathetical On vacation Negative attitude Serious Medical
conditions
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CREW TASKS
Pre-Race Prep Drive, Navigate,
Communicate Managing Data, Metrics Management, Logistics,
Planning, Strategy Manage Nutrition,
Hydration, Health and
well being of Rider Medical, Physio, Massage Bike Mechanics Social Media
Management Look after themselves,
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Pre-Race PreparationInvolves all the paperwork for race
registration, getting all the gear prepped and packed, and getting bike and vehicles ready for inspections.
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•Drive – There is a lot of that!•Navigate – Using your choice of devices!•Communicate – Constantly with other moving parts of the your team.
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•Manage Data, Record keeping - Related to rider Nutrition, Hydration, Distance covered, time taken etc•Social Media Management
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Manage Nutrition, Hydration, Health, Well being of Racer
Medical, Physio, Massage Manage Psychological
Well being of the Racer
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Bike Mechanics Maintenance Managing STUFF!
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Management Logistics Planning StrategyTime Space Management, People Management, Managing supplies, Keeping Racers, crew and vehicles refuelled, Planning ahead, Accounting for the changing scenario and keeping the race in place!
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Look after themselves Look out for each other
COMMITMENT TO A COMMON GOAL To achieve
success the team and Crew need to have the same objectives or Intentions.
Safe and Happy finishes depend on mutual respect and GRATITUDE
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Don’t forget to have fun!!
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• The Deccan Cliffhanger - 7th Nov 2015 - Pune to Goa – 640 Km
• The Great Coast Ultra Race - 24th Dec 2015 – The great coast of India – 3500 Km
• The K2K Ultra – Sept 2016 – Kanyakumari to Khardungla – 4000 Km
INVITES YOU TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS
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Ultra Race Crewing Presentation by Divya Tate
The motivating force behind Inspire India Ultra Races
Divya Tate has been cycling, commuting, touring, and Randonneuring in India and abroad for over 2 decades. Starting with Brevet Organisation in 2010, and overseeing the growth of Audax India Randonneurs since 2011, and Race Director for several cycle races in Pune, she gathered much experience in managing Events. Divya has Crewed and Officiated at The Race Across American and The Race Across the West for 4 consecutive years, in addition to crewing at the Race Across Europe. Ultra Races by Inspire India, The Deccan Cliffhanger is currently in its 3rd Edition, and the 2 great Ultra Races will be a wonderful opportunity for Cyclists in India. Recognising that this activity is completely new in India, she has been conducting seminars and training workshops in Ultra Race Crewing.Through her passion for cycling and her commitment to the sport she hopes to continually inspires others.