Race Day Check List:
For Triathlons:
-at least 2 pair of goggles, I have actually used my 3rd pair.
-swim suit or tri suit
-swim cap
– wet suit if needed.
—other cold weather triathlon gear: neoprene head cover, feet booties, extra swim cap
-running shoes
-transition towel
-sunglasses
-run cap/visor
-body glide
Bike
___ BIKE TOOLS
___ Bike lock
___ CHAIN LUBE (Wet lube and dry)
___ Shock Pump
___ Tire Pump
___Allen Key(s)
___Chain Pin Tool
Race Kit
___ spare tubes
___ tire levers
___ mini-pump
___ CO2
___ energy gel
___ mini-tool
___ patch kit
Spare Parts
___ Brake Pads (Always take a set of severe weather pads)
___Derailleur Hangers
___Derailleurs (Front and Rear)
___ Tires
___ Wheels
___Tubes
___Tire(s)
___ Skewers
___ Seat Post
___ Cables/Housing
___ Brakes
___ Saddle
___ Shifter/BrakePods
___ Chains
___ Disc Brake Fluid
___ Pedals
___ Lights Handlebar and Helmet (if you’ve got them)
___Battery Charger
___Detachable Mudguards
___Cable Ties
___ Red blinky (Some races require it)
___Rags
___Electrical Tape
___Repair Stand
___Cable Cutter
___Hammer
___Spoke Wrench
___Torque Wrench
___Sockets
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___ Helmet
___ Sunglasses
___ Gloves
___ BIKING PANTS/ Jersey/ SOCKS/ SHOES (2-4 pair each)
___ Chamois Butter/Body Glide
___ extra cleats
___Extra Helmet: With Light?
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___ FOOD (SOMETHING EASILY DIGESTABLE) PREPARE MEALS AHEAD OF TIME. PREPARE MEALS THAT CAN BE EASILY HEATED (DON’T GET TOO FANCY!) BRING PLENTY OF FOOD! SO YOU DON’T BONK!
___ Lots and lots of water and fluids
___ Energy bars
___ Energy Gels
___ Water bottles
___ Recovery Drink/Mix
___ During exercise Drink/Mix
___Food For Event
___ Post-race food and water
___ CamelBak
___ Beer
___ Soda
___ Plates
___ Paper Towels
___ Utensils (Have at least one set of non plastic)
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___ Extra Contact Lenses
___Glasses Cleaner
___First-aid kit
___ Camera or Camcorder
___ Towels
___Anti Chafing
___ Sun Tan Lotion
___ Baby wipes
___ Soap/Shampoo/Toothbrush Toothpaste (You are really gonna want to brush your teeth)
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___ TENTS
___ TARPS
___ RAIN GEAR
___ SLEEPING BAGS
___ PILLOW
___ GARBAGE BAGS
___ Chairs
___ Umbrellas
___ LANTERN
___ Flashlight
___Stove
___Pots/Pans
___Cooking Utensils
___Cooler