List of everything you need for a 24 hour race

[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!

[Heidi]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[monkeywrench]

Originally posted by Heidi


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

The cooler is always full! :D :D :thumb:

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by monkeywrench


The cooler is always full! :D :D :thumb:

You might try drinking some of those beers then. It won't be so heavy to carry home.

[Heidi]

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.

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by Heidi


I'll take care of that. Don't you worry your pretty little head.

Awwww, you called me pretty. I haven't been called pretty since I got out of Juvenile detention.

[Jekyll800]

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-]

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.

[Johnsben01]

hot chics! I would say that a hot chic that is just a little bit faster than you would be a good way to increase your lap times. A guy can dream can't he.