Coming to a mountain bike race prepared is essential. Checking this list should be a part of your pre-race ritual.

o   number plate
o   cycling shoes
o   cycling socks
o   helmet
o   shorts
o   short sleeve jersey
o   long sleeve jersey
o   leg warmers
o   knee warmers
o   arm warmers
o   windbreaker
o   raincoat
o   short finger gloves
o   long finger gloves
o   sun block
o   full water bottles/CamelBak (fill it up at home).
o   multi-tool (Has the basic allen keys, a screw-driver, and a spoke wrench)
o   chain breaker (don’t let a broken chain stop you from finishing the race)
o   spare tube and pump (race ready to fix your own flat)
o   towel (good for getting dressed/undressed discretely and cleaning up afterwards)
o   sunglasses (with multiple lenses for different conditions)
o   energy bars (a couple of spares in case the race is late, longer, or further from food than expected)
o   directions to the race (don't assume someone else has them)
o    personal items

Adam Nuyens (Head Coach)
San Marin High School Mountain Bike Team
Novato High School Mountain Bike Team