When going to a bike race, you’ll have enough weighing on your brain than to worry about what to bring to it. We’ve made easy for you and offer a list of items you can download and check off for each race. Don’t forget to have fun!
Shoes (with cleats in good working condition)
Helmet
License
Bike (in good working order: washed, lubed, adjusted, good tires, good brake pads, good chain)
Directions to race and map
Shorts/Skinsuit
Fingerless gloves
Jersey (SS/LS)
Undershirt
Socks
Cold-weather items:
Vest
Jacket
Arm warmers
Gloves
Leg warmers/knee warmers
Ear band
Booties
Hat
Leg embrocation
Wet-weather clothes:
Rain cape/vest
Cycling hat
Sunglasses (dark and clear lenses)
Sunscreen
Chamois cream
Safety pins
Water bottles
Race food, drink, and salt/electrolyte tabs
Post-race nutrition
Face towel
Leg towel
Post-race towel
Post-race clothes and shoes
Garbage bag for wet clothes
Extra wheels
Tools for quick fixes (extra bar-end plugs, allen wrenches, chain lube…)
Tools and tubes to fix a flat
Floor pump
Rollers or trainer for warmup
Toilet paper
Medical kit
ID
Foam roller
The Stick
Special nutritional needs, such as Peet’s coffee