Recommended kit items for all Events:

• Running shoes or walking boots
   
• Running gear
   
• Long trousers / leggings
   
• Thermal top
   
• Buff / Warm hat
   
• Waterproof
   
• Whistle
   
• Emergency silver blanket
   
• Mobile phone fully charged with ICE (in case of emergency) contact saved in your phonebook
   
• Head torch and spare batteries (absolutely vital)
   
• Optional – map of route/area covering your Race Event e.g. Ridgeway map
   

Extra compulsory kit items for Mountain Bike Events:

• Cycle Helmet (No helmet, no ride)
   
• Cycling shoes or equivalent training shoes
   
• Cycling gear
   
• Cycle clothing to include long trousers / leggings / bib tights
   
• Spare clothing include waterproofs (if not already wearing)
   
• Bike spares and tools. Recommended items to carry as a bare minimum are:
  - spare inner tubes
  - puncture repair kit
  - chain quick-links
  - spare rear gear mech/derailleur hangar
  - spare gear cable
  - tool kit (multi-tool or equivalent tool kit, chain tool, zip ties, electrical/duck tape etc)
  - pump (or C02 inflator plus spare cartridges)
  - shock pump (for mountain bikes with air forks or air shocks)
  - replacement disc brake pads or v-brake blocks
  - spare brake cable (if running mechanical disc brakes or v-brakes)
   
• Optional – map of route/area covering your Race Event e.g. Ridgeway map
   
• We recommended you get our bike serviced or have a bike shop check it over prior to entering a long distance mountain bike event