W@nna-BE Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Hubbers, thought this post might help some of us doing the Epic.What are some of the must have's for the event? Chamois creammulti tool chain breakerspare chain link spare dérailleur hangerBombs and adapterspare tubessecond set of gloves
NotSoBigBen Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I hear you about the ear plugs (see what I did there), I took with but I was so buggered each night I slept like the dead without them.
Tatt Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Chamois cream is the most important thing! Might sound a bit daft, but the most recent flu jab. Some riders are pigs and clear their oysters anywhere... Riding with a raging fever is ***! You might also want to consider sleeping tablets - they come in very handy with all the noise in the camp. Lots of plastic bags to keep things dry if it chucks it with rain. Duct tape - it fixes anything, from stuffed tyres to wounds.. If you need reading glasses take a pair - Trying to fix a puncture that you can't see because it is blurred is annoying. Cash, because the food is generally ***, and there is usually a Steers or some or other franchise on site. Tom
Swart Kat Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Gear cableDuck tapePiece of tyre liner(gator for when get sidewall cut)
BSG Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I haven't and will never do the Epic, but out of curiosity, where do one pack all this stuff while riding or do you leave it at the campsite?
Tatt Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I keep all of mine in this. And I also carry 2 litres of rehydrate, Woolies baby food pouches (banana & guava) and an epipen... As a general rule, you never really need all this stuff until you go decide to go riding without it...
V12man Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 I have a BIG list of stuff you can take.... but you don't have room in the bag for everything. You are welcome to it if you want it. Must haves 1 - Sunblock - factor 50 that can last for the whole day. I also carry a tiny emergency tube - and my partner takes lip ice2 - small saline eye drops you can keep in your pocket3 - spare brake pads you carry with, as well as a spare pin for the brakes (chances of finding one in the mud if you drop it are small)4 - Put slime in your spare tube5 - spare valve and spare valve core6 - spare cleat bolt7 - eyedropper bottle of chain lube8 - small patch kit9 - Kindle10 - Probiotics - take these every day - twice a day11 - Bactrim or similar in case you get an upset stomach (you will need a script)12 - duct tape13 - some small butt cream containers you can take with - use if needed.14 - bombs and plugs - some extra big plugs too.15 - topical anti inflammatory cream - DO NOT TAKE oral NSAIDS at any time - search and you will find posts on this by me.15 - small spray bottle of surgical spirits - for applying post shower to the nether regions.... sterility is everything in preventing saddle sores and infections. apply pre butt cream as well I am also a believer in a new set of kit for every day - the washing service while good, is not good enough after a dirty day - and kit sometimes does not get a chance to dry if the weather is a bit off.
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