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List of everything you need for a 24 hour race

mtbtuc8700

Chimp
Nov 14, 2001
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I was thinking what a good idea it would be for us to come up with a list of everything you should remember to take to a 24 hour race.
I know that any 24 hour newbies will really appreicate it.
So start your listing!
And don't just say Beer!
 

Heidi

Der hund ist laut und braun
Aug 22, 2001
10,184
797
Bend, Oregon
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Air mattress or similar pad
Chair
Food
Water
Stove
Water jug (5 gallon is good)
canopy for shade
bike stand
bike tools
bike
bike shoes
helmet
camelbak
bike pump
towel
quarters for showers
toilet paper (they always run out)
duct tape
light set (with back blinky light)
extra lights
bike lock with long cable
firewood
paper
zippo lighter
propane
ball cap
warm clothes
lantern
flashlight
garbage bags

beer!

I'll probably think of more.
 

El Jefe

Dr. Phil Jefe
Nov 26, 2001
793
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OC in SoCal
earplugs
eye cover / mask (for daytime nap)
tubes
tires
all the spare bike parts you have
lube
cleaning rags for the bike
a good mechanic
a great support person (cook, timer, motivator, etc...)
lots of socks
a few pair of riding shorts
comfortable nonriding shoes
a few jerseys both long and short sleeve
arm warmers
leg warmers or riding tights
energy / rehydration drink
pillow
a couple pair of riding gloves
a pair of comfortable gloves
ice
sunscreen
music (cd player with headphones, walkman, etc..)
riding glasses for sun, evening, and night.


more beer.
 

monkeywrench

Chimp
Apr 25, 2002
71
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San Diego
You guys got all the good stuff, but here's a few others:

large ziplock bags
zip ties
baby wipes
first aid kit
two-way radios
sharpie permanent marker
good sense of humor

let's clarify this...good beer.

And I'm spent.

:monkey: :monkey: :monkey:
 

Heidi

Der hund ist laut und braun
Aug 22, 2001
10,184
797
Bend, Oregon
Originally posted by monkeywrench
You guys got all the good stuff, but here's a few others:

large ziplock bags
zip ties
baby wipes
first aid kit
two-way radios
sharpie permanent marker
good sense of humor

let's clarify this...good beer.

And I'm spent.

:monkey: :monkey: :monkey:
OK, so monkeywrench is in charge of bringing the beer in 2 weeks!:p I WILL be looking for you.
 

Heidi

Der hund ist laut und braun
Aug 22, 2001
10,184
797
Bend, Oregon
Originally posted by Yossarian


You might try drinking some of those beers then. It won't be so heavy to carry home.
I'll take care of that. Don't you worry your pretty little head.
 

Jekyll800

Chimp
Jan 12, 2002
92
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Connecticut
continuing el jefes and heidies, m




walkie talkies
cell phone(s)
air horn (for waking peeps up)
an extra set of all your clothes
bug spray
lemons or sumthing sour to keap you awake
gum, chewing gives you consistancy during ANYthing
 

-BB-

I broke all the rules, but somehow still became mo
Sep 6, 2001
4,254
28
Livin it up in the O.C.
Originally posted by mtbtuc8700
I was thinking what a good idea it would be for us to come up with a list of everything you should remember to take to a 24 hour race.
I know that any 24 hour newbies will really appreicate it.
So start your listing!
And don't just say Beer!
24 hours to spare?



Oh... a real one...
How bout EAR PLUGS.
Tough to get those few hrs of rest when everyoen around you is talking.

Edit:
Damn... Jefe beat me to it.