The Race Checklist

It's 4:00 a.m. and you're rushing around the house trying to find your helmet, wondering where you're supposed to park when you get there, and asking the wifey if she packed your gloves. You show up late, without enough time to properly warm-up; and while unpacking, you realize that you'll have to pay extra to buy a one-day license because you left your license on the kitchen counter... made worse because you also forgot to bring cash. And your sunglasses.

Luckily, it's just a bad dream -- because you have a list of everything you need, and you packed it last night. Here's a list I've developed that I've found helpful for preparing for races. I also included a download link to a Word file if you'd like to modify/print it out for your own use. If you can think of anything important I should add please let me know in the comments below.

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Race Gear

Bike(s) Computer Heart rate strap Race info / map Jersey(s) Race number(s)

Base layer Pins Spray adhesive Bib shorts Arm warmers Socks

Helmet Shoes Gloves Sunglasses Sunscreen Lip balm

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Nutrition / Hydration During Race

• Water bottles
• Drink mix
• Energy gels
• Shot bloks
• Clif bars

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Maintenance / Emergency

Spare tubes Spare wheels Wheel tags Floor pump Mini pump

Patch kit Tire levers Multi-tool Pedal wrench First-aid kit

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Post Race

Large and small towel Baby wipes Recovery drink mix Food Hat

Jeans T-shirt Underwear Socks Shoes

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Other

Wallet with cash Racing license Photo I.D. Insurance card Pens Spare pins

Chair Magazine Cell phone Camera Toilet paper Rollers or trainer

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Click here to download the Race Checklist race-checklist.doc Microsoft Word Document [28.5 KB]

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