12hr race - what to take?
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The above list is good.
Be prepared for all weather and temps that could possibly occur during the event.
Work out how much food and water you think you will need and then take a bit more.
Make life as comfortable for yourself (and team mates?) as possible because in those types of events things will usually get tough anyway so no need to make life harder than it need be.
I always think it is better to have and not need than need and not have
Be prepared for all weather and temps that could possibly occur during the event.
Work out how much food and water you think you will need and then take a bit more.
Make life as comfortable for yourself (and team mates?) as possible because in those types of events things will usually get tough anyway so no need to make life harder than it need be.
I always think it is better to have and not need than need and not have
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nate_1990
Guest
if your unfit like me take a heap of carbahydrate gels
I am going to be doing my first 12h (team of 4) in a couple of weeks and these two tips are what i will most likely pay the most attention to
Yes , lots of socks , nothing like slipping into a fresh pair before your next lap ! ( seriously )
alchemist
Manly Warringah MTB Club
In that case you should have a ball! Even with too many gears and no monkey
WILDCAT
Cannon Fodder
Go have fun. If you stress too much about it (or let others stress you too much) it will get 'old' real quick.
If the location/access permits try and take all and any gear you think you might need (even if most of it stays in the car a couple hundred metres walk away). Your mates might think you're mad until you roll out that perfect solution to the unforeseen problem (eg a spare chair for the mate who forgets etc).
Going through and laying out the gear before packing, while checking that you have all the basics helps. It can be good to jog you're memory about something you might have forgot. As said before, being ready for any weather (dust, rain, wind, sun etc). A 4man 12hr at least means you can change after one lap in pouring rain!
When 'training' before the event, start testing foods, sports drinks, gels etc; anything you might think you'll eat on the day. Avoid trying something new on the day of the event. It's not fun if you eat something that doesn't work for work for you on the day - even one gel compared to another can be an issue for some.
If the location/access permits try and take all and any gear you think you might need (even if most of it stays in the car a couple hundred metres walk away). Your mates might think you're mad until you roll out that perfect solution to the unforeseen problem (eg a spare chair for the mate who forgets etc).
Going through and laying out the gear before packing, while checking that you have all the basics helps. It can be good to jog you're memory about something you might have forgot. As said before, being ready for any weather (dust, rain, wind, sun etc). A 4man 12hr at least means you can change after one lap in pouring rain!
When 'training' before the event, start testing foods, sports drinks, gels etc; anything you might think you'll eat on the day. Avoid trying something new on the day of the event. It's not fun if you eat something that doesn't work for work for you on the day - even one gel compared to another can be an issue for some.
aaron01
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Try this for a check list & have a read off this thread
checklist
http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/endurancelist.pdf
thread
http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=15840
I know its for a 24hr but you find the only difference is you need 1/2 as much. I have always found taking more than you need within the whole team a good way of doing things ie: you bring the bean bags, another team member brings the tarps etc etc.
checklist
http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/endurancelist.pdf
thread
http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=15840
I know its for a 24hr but you find the only difference is you need 1/2 as much. I have always found taking more than you need within the whole team a good way of doing things ie: you bring the bean bags, another team member brings the tarps etc etc.
pistonbroke
Eats Squid
Towels come in handy.