The Equipment List

Below is a list of the equipment that you should have for The Ride. You will have to carry this equipment, so you will have the final say of what you pack, but the list covers all the essential gear.

This would also be a good time to reiterate some expectations and recommendations so you can begin to get your mind and bike in the right state.

• There is NO organized SAG
• You should know the route
• This will be the 10th year, I have never gone the same way.
  
• Keep the ocean on your right
• Follow the Bike Route signs when all else fails
• Remember, this is an epic ride. Enjoy it!
• Make sure your bike is tuned up BEFORE you push off on the 19th
• Make sure you know how to do simple and not so simple bike repairs.
• THERE IS NO SAG

Jerseys

Bike Shorts

Chamois Butter

Arm warmers

Leg warmers

Skull Cap and/or Cycling Cap

Sunglasses

Undershirt for warmth

Rain Jacket

Booties

Plastic bags to "waterproof" feet in shoes

Cycling gloves

2 Water bottles

1 brake cable and 1 shifting cable (we're not kidding)

Folding Allen Wrench Tool

Chain Tool

Extra Chain Spokes Flare Gun

Frame Pump or CO2 cartridges

~3-5 extra tubes

Fenders for your wheels (if it rains - you want your friends to be able to draft!)

Spare Tire

Lights for BOTH FRONT AND BACK

Cell Phone & Charger (send me your phone numbers)

Day's worth of nutrition (gels, bars)

Post-ride hang out clothes, including sandals/shoes

Socks

I.D., cash, one credit card

Mini bike lock (if you plan to be alone most of the ride - bikes have been swiped while refueling!)