Ever wonder about the mechanics in bike racing? The ones who hang out vehicle windows to adjust derailleurs, jump into the center of pileups, sorting bikes and riders, leap from moving cars to get a replacement wheel to a punctured competitor? Do they live in those glamorous team buses? Are they all ex-special forces repurposed to sport? None of their scene and role is owed to chance.

Mavic, the oldest and still one of the best tech support programs. Photo © velonews.com

One of the longest lasting but least known cycling programs is USA Cycling’s Race Mechanics Clinic. 2015 marked the 28th year and I’m proud to have been along since day one.
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