TransRockies Equipment List
In the case of extreme weather conditions (wind, snow, rain, hail, etc), race management may be forced to make 'ad hoc' additions to this list.
Mountain Bike Mandatory Equipment List
• Trail-worthy mountain bike
• ANSI approved bicycling helmet
• 1 spare tube (per racer)
• 1 tire pump (per team)
• 1 set of bike tools (per team) 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
• GORE-TEX is good for wind and rain
• Fleece (stays warm when wet, and dries quickly)
• Consider a waterproof hat to protect you from the sun or rain
Other Recommended Equipment
• Lighting (flashlight or head lamp)
• Extra battery for your light
• Small first aid kit, one per team
a. 2 triangular bandages
b. 2 tensor bandages
c. 4 first-aid dressings sterile package 10cm X 10cm
d. 1 roll white medical tape
e. 1 set band-aids, knuckle bandages preferred, various sizes helpful
f. 1 silver rescue blanket
g. 1 CPR instruction sheet
h. Savlon soap
i. Antibiotic cream
j. Your favorite buttocks cream !!
• Matches, or other means to start a fire
• Whistle
• Knife with fixed or locked blade
• Bike computer
• Bear spray
• Duct tape
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Toilet paper
• Plastic zip-lock bags to carry everything out (yes, including solid human waste)
• Your mountain bike may have to pass an inspection at the start of the race – have a sports shop or professional inspect to avoid unpleasant surprises.
• Bear bells mounted on your bikes won’t keep the bears away but may help warn hikers, horse riders and other trail users of your presence
• Bear horn
• Sleeping bag and mat
• GPS and altimeter (one per team)
DO NOT DRINK WATER DIRECTLY OUT OF A STREAM OR STANDING WATER!!!!!
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