GEAR

Mountain Bike Mandatory Equipment List

• Trail-worthy mountain bike.  Full suspension is recommended.  Some stages will favor a cross country bike while others will favor a trail bike.

• ANSI/CSA approved bicycling helmet

• 1 spare tube (per racer)

• 1 tire pump (per team or racer)

• 1 set of bike tools (per team or racer) size 4 ,5, 6, Allen keys, tire levers & chain tool

• Drinking water

Recommended Clothing

• Full length pants or tights

• Dry waterproof or water resistant jacket

• Gloves (we suggest something waterproof and full finger)

• Bring a toque (knit hat) that can be worn under a cycling helmet in cold weather

• Fleece (stays warm when wet, and dries quickly)

• Consider a waterproof hat to protect you from the sun or rain

Other Recommended Equipment

• Small first aid kit

  • 2 triangular bandages

  • 2 tensor bandages

  • 4 first-aid dressings sterile package 10cm X 10cm

  • 1 roll white medical tape

  • 1 set band-aids, knuckle bandages preferred, various sizes helpful

  • 1 silver rescue blanket

  • 1 CPR instruction sheet

  • Antibiotic cream

  • Your favorite buttocks cream !!

• Bike computer/GPS

• Bear spray

• Duct tape

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Plastic zip-lock bags to carry everything out

DO NOT DRINK WATER DIRECTLY OUT OF A STREAM OR STANDING WATER