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Rock the Race Gear List
(Subject to update- please check periodically)

Last revised on 9/18/08

Required Gear

  1. BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat)-canoes or kayaks are fine. The whole team has to participate in the boat portion.
  2. Paddles of any type
  3. One Mountain bike per competitor
  4. Biking helmets for all team members
  5. Personal Floatation Device (PFD) for all team members
  6. Compass per team
  7. Camelback, water bottle per competitor
  8. Cell phone to be carried throughout the race with race central # punched in
  9. First aid kit
  10. Plan to keep maps dry (waterproof map case-large zip-lock bag?)
  11. Pencil or pen to write on your passport
  12. Bike lock


Gear Provided by Race Management

  • All gear  required for any repelling, climbing, traversing or ropes sections.
        (helmets, harnesses, carabineers, repelling devices, etc.)
  • Maps
  • Course instructions
  • Swag (t-shirtl, numerous other goodies)
  • Cold packs (courtesy of ORS)


Recommended Gear

  • Extra compass
  • Extra water containers
  • Extra bike parts and repair kit
  • Biking gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Watches
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Backpack
  • Whistle
  • Energy bars
  • Electrolyte replacements ( food or sports drinks)
  • Long pants (highly recommended)
  • Change of clothing for after the event
     

No GPS Allowed

 

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