Originally Posted by
bdcheung
It varies from race to race. Most criterium races have a free lap rule and a wheel pit, meaning if you have a mechanical issue (i.e. flat tire) you flag down an official, tell him what's wrong, and then go to the wheel pit to change your wheel then rejoin the pack as it comes back around. Make sure to tell an official you'v flatted. No free lap if you stay quiet.
As always, ask this question at check-in. Rules and procedures vary from race to race.
No. You go to the wheelpit
first, and tell the official
there that you've flatted. You always head directly to the wheelpit. If you have a spare, you swap wheels and they throw you into the race the next time it comes by. If not, your race is done.