Why should you provide Neutral Support?
Technical Support is a service that is offered at bicycle events both big and small. Technical Support is there to keep the riders on the road riding, not on the side of the road waiting. If a rider has any technical problem, e.g. flat tire, loose handlebar, or poor shifting, Technical Support is there to fix the problem quickly, efficiently and safely.
Providing Technical Support should be factored in to your planning just as officials, fencing, PA equipment, staging, police, ambulance and other necessities of hosting an event are. Promoters want and need top amateur and professional riders to bring legitimacy to their event. These riders expect professional service and support programs are essential to a well planned event.