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In the excitement of getting ready for L’Étape du Tour deFrance 2024, a surprising number of riders overlook theirbike. A mechanical problem on the day could slow youdown or even prevent you from finishing.
Discover what you should do in the lead up to the event
so you can be sure both you and your bike are in the best
condition to perform!

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During the race, Shimano will be present with service points
for some on-the-day maintenance and support.
But to get started, here are a few tips fromour mechanics at Shimano.

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THE KEY POINTS OF YOUR REVIEW

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CHANGE CONTACT POINTS IN TIME TO TEST THEM PROPERLY
If you are changing contact points such as saddle or handlebars, do it early toensure they are comfortable and properly set up. You certainly don’t want to ride along distance on an untested saddle!

2TEST NEW DRIVE-TRAIN SETUP FOR SMOOTH PERFORMANCE
If you are changing parts of your drive-train, maybe to get lower gears for aclimbing event, allow time to test the new set-up works smoothly.

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PREVENT DISCOMFORT: TEST GEAR BEFORE EXTENDED RIDES

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Don’t wear your gear for the first time on the D-day, as seams can rub and fabricitch. These minor irritations can become very disturbing when you have long hours
in the saddle. Use shoes that you have been riding in for a while, and check thatyour cleats are in good condition.

Worn cleats can lose power at the pedal, but if you plan to change them, don’t leave
it until the night before; you will need to do a few rides to ensure the position iscorrect.

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PREPARE YOUR REVISIONIN ADVANCE WITH

Get your bike booked in for a service at least a week or two before the event.
This gives the mechanics time to check it over, then source and change any new parts required.
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BIKE COMPONENTS WEAR OUT
THROUGH USE
and worn components may
mean your bike doesn’t
perform as well as it should,
it isn’t as fun to ride, or caneven be dangerous.

YOUR MECHANIC WILL CHECKYOUR CHAIN, CHAINRINGS,REAR SPROCKETS, AND CABLES
to make sure you can shift
gears smoothly, replacing
anything that is worn.

On the last ride before the event,give your bike a proper
shake-down.
Check through all your gears, runningfrom the bottom of the cassetteto the top and practice a few shortsprints so you know everything
meshes when you put the power
down. It feels good to test your legswith some speed just before race day!

POWERFUL BRAKES ARE ESSENTIAL
FOR YOUR SAFETY
So cables or hydraulics will bechecked and brake pads replaced.
The headset, bottom bracket, andhubs will also be checked - wornout or sticky bearings will only
slow you down!

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DAYS BEFORE THE RACE

Laying out your kit bag the day before gives you time
to check that you have everything and that it is all working
the way it should.
Your mechanic’s pack list should include:
Quick-link or Powerlink for your chain.
Spare tubes.
A lightweight pump or for a really speedy fix, a CO2 gas
inflator.

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Swapping to your best deep-section wheels for an event?
Make sure you carry tubes with long enough valves or avalve extender.

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HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM‘S EXPERTS ADVICE?
BEFORE THE RACE
Shimano will be present in the Village set up on
the Promenade des Anglais next to the bike park.
Our Shimano’s mechanics will check :Brakes and bleed them if necessary.
Tire pressure.
Transmission if necessary for optimum smoothness.
Wear parts such as pads, discs and chain.
T ighten screws if any play is detected or if you need toretighten a stem/seatpost after transporting your bike.

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Shimano can help you set up your Di2 drivetrain or update
the components if necessary, but don’t forget to recharge
your Di2 battery beforehand!

6CAUTION: They will not be able to help you out in the event ofa broken spoke or any part other than a drivetrain component(seatpost, stem, handlebars, frame crack).

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1 678 m COL DE LA COUILLOLE(15,7 km à 7,1%)

1 320 m ROUBION

508 m SAINT-SAUVEUR-SUR-TINÉE

1 500 m Col de la Colmiane (7,5 km à 7,1%)
Zone de rapatriement

1 483 m VALDEBLORE

65,6925 m SAINT-MARTIN-VÉSUBIE

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Zone de rapatriement
568 m ROQUEBILLIÈRE

1 607 m Col de Turini (20,7 km à 5,7%)

41,7719 m LA BOLLÈNE-VÉSUBIE

773 m MOULINET

1 002 m Col de Braus (10 km à 6,6%)2030,521,9373 m SOSPEL

0 7,2374 m L'ESCARÈNE

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61 m LA TRINITÉShimano will be present at certain refuelling points and withmobile vehicles.
The brand will offer you assistance and help you reach thefinish line in the best possible conditions. During the race,
Shimano technicians will be able to help you out in the eventof a puncture, chain jumping, drivetrain problems, if you needlubrication or for any work on a drivetrain.

51 m NICE

DURING THE RACE

449 m TOUËT-DE-L'ESCARÈNE

HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM‘S EXPERT ADVICE?

121,9 132,5138 km|ALPES-MARITIMESAFTER THE RACE
After the event, don’t hesitate to visit one of our 190 Shimano
Service Center stores in France for maintenance by the technicians
who know your bike best.
Find your store

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LAST-MINUTE KIT-TIPS

Look up the weather report to havethe right kit for the conditions.

Check that you have packed everything.
Plenty of riders have had their bigevent ruined by something as simple
as forgetting their shoes or their helmet!

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Use a track pump to make sure your tires
are properly inflated. Run through all yourgears, spin your wheels to see if they aretrue, and try your brakes to be sure theystop you quickly, and don’t rub.

Check your bike a final time on the morningof your event, particularly if you traveledwith it in the car or on the roof.

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And most importantly, enjoy your race!
Make every Sunday a #SuperCyclingSunday.
Share your cycling story with Shimano
for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip
to L’Étape du Tour de France
and other big prizes!

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