markgc Posted May 12, 2012 Share On the race know 3 things intimately Body: - Understand what it is to ride within yourself, keep hydrated and fueled - Use a recovery procedure that works for you (stretching routine straight after your ride, recovery shake, leg massage after a hard ride) - Get proper rest, especially 2 nights before the race starts - Eat the correct foods before and during the race Buddy: - Know your partner's strengths and weaknesses - Pick a partner that you like and get along with - Understand your race strategy as a team Bike: - Know how to fix a flat tyre (plug, boot, tube) - Know how to mend a broken chain - Know how to bypass a broken rear dereullieur to convert your bike to a single speed - Know how to replace the rear dereullier hanger - Know how to replace your brake pads My standard 3 day pack list: Spares: - slimed tube - CO2 inflator and 2 CO2 Canisters - Tyger lever (1 set per team) - RD Hanger - Quick links x 2 - Plug kit (1 per team) - tyre boot - multi tool (1 per team) - small leatherman (1 per team) - cable ties Kit: - 3 x tightpant - 3 x cycling jerseys - 1 x rain jacket - 3 x sets of arm warmers - 3 x pairs of socks - 1 x buff (handy for a cold morning) - full finger gloves - shoes - helmet - sunglasses - cellphone Civvies: - 2 x t shirts - 2 x shorts - 1 x pair of strops - 1 x track pant - 1 x Sani2C all weather jacket Toiletries - tooth brush - tooth paste - ear plugs (silicon ones works best for me) - body wash - spare contact lenses - contact lens solution and sterile container - cataflam - valoid - rehydrate - tabart Nutrition - 3 x energy bars - 12 x race fuel (package it in small ziplock bags to stick in your back pocket / camelback) - 2 x recovery shake - 3 x rehydrate Other: - head light - sleeping bag - pillow - single fitted sheet - basic bike cleaning kit - power monkey with charging cable for celphone and GPS - gopro camera and spare 32 gig sd card - pocket camera Remember that all your luggage needs to fit into a 120lt crate. I pack my gear in ziplock bags that is marked for each day. This way I don't have to unpack everything every time I need to get something. (see my pioneer photo attached). After each stage I simply pack the dirty clothes in the old Ziplock bag from that morning. I like your list !! very helpful and to the point, thanks for sharing. Please share more on the "power monkey" for charging cellphones and GPS>>?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted May 12, 2012 Share can i charge my Garmin somewhere? i just use my laptop, but won't be taking that along. same goes for the GoPro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesleyR Posted May 12, 2012 Share @mrparx : A power monkey is basically like a backup battery that stores a charge. You then plug your usb cable/ipod cable etc into the device which then charges your phone/ipod/iphone etc. I've got the below item, which includes a little solar panel which can be used to charge the power monkey or to charge your phone/device directly : https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkey-explorer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted May 12, 2012 Share https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/arrivingsoon/000382/ Power monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted May 13, 2012 Share @mrparx : A power monkey is basically like a backup battery that stores a charge. You then plug your usb cable/ipod cable etc into the device which then charges your phone/ipod/iphone etc. I've got the below item, which includes a little solar panel which can be used to charge the power monkey or to charge your phone/device directly : https://powertravell...onkey-explorer/ thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted May 13, 2012 Share @mrparx : A power monkey is basically like a backup battery that stores a charge. You then plug your usb cable/ipod cable etc into the device which then charges your phone/ipod/iphone etc. I've got the below item, which includes a little solar panel which can be used to charge the power monkey or to charge your phone/device directly : https://powertravell...onkey-explorer/ very cool, where ca I get one< do Cape union stock these? does anyone know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted May 13, 2012 Share I like your list !! very helpful and to the point, thanks for sharing. Please share more on the "power monkey" for charging cellphones and GPS>>??Thanks MrParxI recently bought a Power Gorrilla (can charge a 10.5V laptop on it as well). Like mentioned, its basically a backup battery that you use to charge phones, GPS's etc. They have facilities to charge phones etc, so remember your chargers if you need to recharge. I spent the day packing my bike in the bike box and getting all my gear sorted out and packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted May 13, 2012 Share thanks MorewoodMad, ill go searching for 1 tomorrow..and then i should be all packed and ready to go. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted May 13, 2012 Share thanks MorewoodMad, ill go searching for 1 tomorrow..and then i should be all packed and ready to go. !Try Due South. There is a smaller unit as well called a power chimp. Retails for about R370. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted May 13, 2012 Share Try Due South. There is a smaller unit as well called a power chimp. Retails for about R370. chimp>>monkey>>gorilla, interesting marketing names for brand range extension, what next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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