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What should i carry with me ?

Carrying the right equipment during your event will just make it a much more enjoyable experience, we can only advise, what you choose or choose NOT to carry is up to you.

THE BASICS

Although we have mechanics out on course, there are some basic items you will need to carry with you.

  • Drink bottles x 2 (At least 500ml each) don't forget to fill them.
  • Puncture repair items to include, Pump (Or gas gun), Tyre levers and 2 inner tubes.
  • Lightweight waterproof Jacket, Arm warmers and sometimes Leg warmers, (It rains in the uk).
  • Navigation device and a phone.
  • Energy bar or Gels (if you use them) or at least something to avoid the bonk, like a banana.

DRINK BOTTLES

Two bottles with your normal drink or energy source, don't try anything new on event day.

You need to carry enough water and or energy drink to get you to the feed stations, please look at our fuelling advice page.

PUNCTURE REPAIR ITEMS

If you get a puncture you will have to wait for the support vehicle to arrive, it's very frustrating waiting.
The fastest way to get going again is just to repair the puncture and carry on with your ride.

SOMETIMES THE SUPPORT VEHICLES ARE DEALING WITH MORE COMPLEX ISSUES.

LIGHTWEIGHT WATERPROOF JACKET

Did you know that it rains in the UK, and sometimes even in the summer, having some protection from the showers is a godsend.

NAVIGATION / PHONE

Sometimes people remove the signs we put out to direct you, having some form of navigation will help.
A phone is required to call the support number should you require assistance.

ENERGY BARS OR SOME SOFT OF NUTRITION

Having some spare food or something with you to avoid the dreaded bonk should be obvious, although we have feed stations, they are for top up only, so planning ahead will again just make your event more enjoyable

  • This article is constructed using multiple on-line resources as well as our own knowledge.