2.1 Types of Erection

The erection crew is extremely important as they ensure the event site is safe and ready to go for racing. These roles are physically active and require attention to detail with safety at the forefront of every decision and action.

Bike racking

– Set up:
1. Layout all components of the racks in their distanced lines in the correct order
2. Connect poles, tees and frames together
– Post-event:
o Repeat the set-up step in reverse order leaving all components on the ground in line
o Racking components are collected as the trailer drives around, picking them up in a specific order.

Signage

– Placement:
o Ensure the tail of the zip tie is out of view.
o All signs must be placed on poles to ensure they can be read from a distance.
– Post-event:
o Collect all event signs including yellow road closure notice signs as you see them on-course.
o Cut zip ties with snips and place in the bin.

Tents

– Use safe lifting practices when moving tents.
– To secure tents use pegs or star pickets

Cones

– Cones are used to identify fixed hazards on-course. Place one cone prior to and in-line with the hazard as well as one cone on the hazard.
– Cones can be distanced to create lanes. Place cones parallel to each other to increase effectiveness.

Hazards

– When you come across potholes on-course they must be either filled in with sand or outlined with white tape or minimal spray paint. You must check with the race director or event manager prior to using any spray paint.
– Glass on-course must be swept.
– Gravel on-course must be swept.

Tape

– Hazard tape:
o Hazard tape is used to highlight a hazard and draw attention. For increased effectiveness, create two lines of tape across the top and bottom.
– Packing tape:
o Packing tape is used between CCB fencing that has been distanced apart to create lanes.
o Packing tape can only be cut using snips.
– Post-event:
o All tape must be collected and disposed of.