Gear Check List for 12 Hrs. Of Old El Paso 2009

This is a sugested check list to help you get your gear ready for the 12 hrs race:

  • Bicycle ( kind of obvious ain'it had to put it just in case)
  • extra tubes, sealent, patches and if you have them your extra wheels.
  • riding lights and rear flasher.
  • tools and bike stand.
  • chain lube, remember 12 hrs of riding in the desert.
  • the golden rule YOUR HELMET.
  • hand, floor pump.
  • gloves
  • couple of sets of extra riding clothes and set of comfortable clothes for hanging around the fire pit and mingle with the crowd.
  • chap stick.
  • extra bike chain.
  • food, try to bring something precooked that way you only worry about re-heating your plate, try to prepare something thats easy to digest and keeps your energy level up for the race.
  • hydration, water, electrolites, recovery, brew.
  • pocho just in case.
  • sleeping bag, pillow camping gear.
  • flash light
  • trash bags
  • and the always trustful , better have it , toilet paper.