> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.time2.bike/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Brackets

> Running multi-round bracket sessions.

Bracket sessions add a **bracket panel** on top of the operator screen for head-to-head formats (dual slalom, 4X, knockout XC).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/time2bike/gd86sIECJkXq3-wr/images/timing/bracket.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gd86sIECJkXq3-wr&q=85&s=c8dfd77080320aec205f98b598d5e3e8" alt="Bracket" width="1854" height="1054" data-path="images/timing/bracket.png" />

## Bracket workflow

1. After seeding (timed runs), the bracket is generated from the seeding results.
2. Each match is a **`lane_start` → `lane_finish` (×2)** pair.
3. The winner advances; the bracket diagram refreshes.
4. Repeat until the final.

You can run an entire bracket inside one session — the session covers all rounds.

## Seeding

Run a `standard` mode session first for seeding runs (timed individual runs). Finalize and publish those results, then create a `dualSlalom` session and pick the seeded riders.

Time2Bike does not currently auto-generate bracket draws from seeding results — assign matchups manually on the starter's **On deck** panel for each round.

## Operating during a match

* Starter types red + blue plates → START.
* Each finisher presses FINISH when their lane crosses.
* The bracket panel updates the match with both times and the winner.
* Long-press a match → **Mark winner** to manually override (DSQ, DNF, etc.).

## Best-of-two and other formats

For best-of-two (typical slalom rule):

1. Run match leg 1 (red on red lane).
2. Run match leg 2 (lanes swapped).
3. The reducer adds the two legs' times; lowest combined wins.

Bracket display always shows both legs and the combined time.