Cross season is in full swing but who hasn’t forgetting to pack something and left an essential at home. Heres a list of cross essentials for race day:
Civilian Clothes
- Waterproof footwear
- Warm socks (2 pair)
- Rain Pants
- Rain Jacket
- L/S insulating top
- Long underwear
- Down or synthetic Jacket
- Gloves
- Hat or ear protection
- Extra shoes for drive home
Race Clothes
- Shoe covers
- Shoes
- Socks
- Knee & leg warmers
- Bibs/shorts/skinsuit
- Rain Pants
- Rain Jacket
- Tights (for warm up)
- Top (S/S & L/S)
- Under shirt
- Gloves (at least 2 pair. Make sure you always have a warm pair for cold day and possibly neoprene ones for cold rainy days)
- Glasses
- Helmet
- Cycling Cap
Post Race
- 5 gallon buck with lid (half filled with water and a brush)
- Rags to clean you bike
- Towel to clean yourself
- Action Wipes
- Food (protein and carbs)
- Water/Recovery drink
- Stanley thermos with hot drink
Tools
- Pump
- Allen set
- Pedal wrench
- Bike stand
- Cassette removal tools
- Chain tool
- Chain lube
Other
- Umbrella
- YOUR NUMBER!!!!! (nuun tubes make great container for pins)
- License
- Chamois butter
- Hot Balm
- Water
- Energy gels and bars
- Bottles
- Plastic bags for dirty or wet clothes
- Changing mat to stand on
- Trainer
- Spare wheels
- Directions to race
- Cow bell or other noise maker
Scatman
Get out there!
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You forgot Beer!
I figured that was too obvious to even mention.
Changing mat to stand on…..brilliant! I’m always trying to balance on a shoe.
Clean pair of shoes to drive home in.
trash bag to place your muddy clothes for the ride home.