Equipment Guide

Required equipment for all riders:

• A properly-fitted, well-maintained bike shop (not department store) quality mountain bike.

  • Your local bike shop can advise on an appropriate bike for your rider.

• A properly-fitted bike helmet in good condition.

• Closed-toe footwear.  Bike-specific shoes are highly recommended.

• Water bottle and frame-mounted bottle cage, or a hydration pack.  Handlebar-mounted water bottles are not permitted.

• Spare inner tube that fits your wheels and tires.

• Pump or CO_2 inflator with cartridges

• Spare chain master link that fits your specific chain for repairs in the field.  Your local bike shop can help determine which one you need.

• Bike-specific multi-tool for adjustments and repairs.

• Tire levers

• Front and rear bike lights

• Handle bar end plugs (this is a safety measure)

• Necessary medications (albuterol inhalers, epi pens, glucagon, etc.)

Required gear for racers:

• Team jersey (available for order at the beginning of the season)

Additional recommended gear:

• Eye protection

• A lightweight, wind-/water-resistant (but breathable) cycling shell for inclement weather

• Bike gloves

• Padded cycling shorts

• Non-cotton athletic clothing

• Frame bag, under-seat bag, or (hydration) backpack to carry riding essentials (tools, etc.)

• Sufficient snacks for the planned ride (200 - 400 calories of simple carbohydrates per hour of planned riding)

• Spare derailleur hanger that fits your bike

Leave at home:

• Kick stands

• Bike Locks

• Jeans

• Bar ends

• Anything that you do not want dirty