It’s that time of the year, the season is in FULL swing despite the lingering winter weather we are having in Seattle. It’s April 19th and the forecast is snow… All the more reason to come to a race PREPARED. We are often asked what to bring to a race. TH and I have compiled a list of the things we deem important to have at each event. Yes, it seems long but get in a habit of keeping these things together and it will become routine and our preparation and performance will benefit.

RACE GEAR
__ BICYCLE
__ TRAINING and RACE WHEELS
__ SHORT SLEEVE JERSEY
__ LONG SLEEVE JERSEY
__ UNDERSHIRT (LS in the Spring & Fall)
__ SHORTS/BIBS
__ TIGHTS FOR WARMUP
__ SKINSUIT for TT/CRIT/TRACK/’CROSS
__ WIND VEST
__ WIND JACKET
__ THERMAL JACKET (for pre and short race)
__ SOCKS (2) (thermal and/or tall for cold)
__ RAIN CAPE
__ SHORT AND LONG FINGER GLOVES
__ OPTICS (Clear and Dark lenses)
__ HELMET
__ TT HELMET (If Stage Race or TT Race)
__ CYCLING SHOES (spare cleats if possible)
__ WIND SHOE COVERS or BOOTIES for COLD/RAIN

PRE/POST CASUAL WEAR *TRAVEL IN CLOTHING THAT REPRESENTS SPONSORS
__ WATERPROOF PARKA W/ HOOD
__ FLIP FLOPS or RUNNING SHOES or BOOTS (IF RAINING)
__ WARM-UPS
__ EXTRA T-SHIRT
__ SWEATSHIRT
__ UMBRELLA
__ SHORTS – per season
__ BASEBALL HAT OR BEANIE
__ EXTRA SOCKS

MISCELLANEOUS
__ PLASTIC BAGS FOR MUDDY CLOTHES (2)
__ BATHTOWEL (1) and WASHCLOTH (1) FOR CLEANUP
__ BABY WIPES
__ START OIL or WARM UP CREAM FOR LEGS
__ CHAMOIS CREAM
__ SUN SCREEN
__ CHAPSTICK
__ INHALER (If you have one & are supposed to be using it)
__ iPOD/MP3 FOR WARMUP
__ HEARTRATE MONITOR or POWERMETER
__ SAFETY PIN BAG
__ SHARPIE PEN
__ RACE NUMBERS (PRE-PINNED to jersey if possible)
__ USCF/RACING LICENSE
__ RIDER RELEASE FORM
__ CELL PHONE
__ WALLET (check or cash for race entry)
__ DIRECTIONS to EVENT
__ RACE RADIO for PRO/CAT 1
__ TOILET PAPER
__ MUSSETTE BAG for FEEDZONE
__ FOLDABLE CAMP CHAIRS
__ FIRST AID KIT

RAIN BAG
__ CLEAR LENS OPTICS -W/ RAINX
__ THERMAL BOOTIES
__ RAIN CAPE
__ LONG FINGER GLOVES
__ THERMAL SKULL CAP
__ CYCLING CAP
__ GROCERY BAGS (2)
__ ARM WARMERS
__ LEG WARMERS

TOOL KIT
__ 2 TUBES
__ EXTRA TUBIE (1)
__ SPARE WHEELS
__ VALVE EXTENDER FOR DEEP DISH WHLS
__ EXTRA CASSETTE (chain whip, wrench, cassette tool)
__ FLOOR PUMP
__ ALLEN KEY SET
__ PLASTIC BAG W/ A FEW RAGS
__ TRAINER/ROLLERS
__ CHAIN LUBE & RAGS

FOOD
__ DRINK MIX
__ BARS
__ GELS
__ RECOVERY MIX
__ GALLON OF WATER
__ 2-4 WATER BOTTLES
__ POST RACE SANDWICH
__ HAMMER NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS