Broom Bike
Following bike/running races there is usually a "broom bike". Bigger races use a motorcycle but smaller events will be a marshall on his own bicycle. He sweeps the course to ensure that it is clear. Whilst it cannot pick up incapacitated competitors it may offer limited mechanical assistance and phone for assistance.
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—Unknown. Broom, Green Broom (l. 23–24)