Summer: Mandatory Equipment per Participant

 

·  Windproof or waterproof jacket or gilet

·  Jersey or equivalent specialised wear

·  Helmet - Cycling ANSI, BSI, Snell (not climbing or canoeing)

·  Rucksack or equivalent carrier (panniers and/or trailers are acceptable)

·  Pedal cycle in good working order

·  Whistle

·  Compass

·  Food for 7 and 5 hour competition durations.

·  Emergency Rations

·  Biro, waterproof pen or pencil

·  Survival bag or bivi bag (foil blanket alone is NOT acceptable)

·  First Aid Kit (MUST include large wound dressing and bandage)

·  Mobile phone for an emergency phone call

 

Summer: Mandatory Equipment per Team / Solo Class rider

 

·  Tool kit and puncture repair kit

·  Map (one is included in the entry fee)

 

Summer: Other Useful Personal Equipment - non Mandatory

 

Full waterproof body cover

Spare thermal top

Cycling glasses

Cycling shorts

Gloves

Vaseline

Bike bottles and/or hydration bladder

 

Water purification tablets or equivalent

Pain killers and/or anti inflammatories

 

Some participants find GPS useful and fun