Individual Mandatory Gear
1. Canoe paddle, single blade or double blade.
One PFD per racer.
2. One bike per racer. Mt. bike is recommended . No tandems please.
Red blinking light for rear of bike please.
3. One compass per racer
4. At least one camel back per racer or at least 2 water bottels per racer. There will be areas during the race where you will have access to water.
5. Bring enough food to last you at least 12 hours of racing.
6. Safey glasses for navigation. There will be areas where the woods will be thick.
7. Bright colored clothing tops. Bright orange , red or bight green are all ok. We want the racer to be noticed not only in the woods but also on the bike for your safety.
8. Gear that you feel you will need to spend time in the woods. Insect repellent, long pants, etc.
9. Map case, maps are not waterproof.
10. Writting utensil
11. NO GPS or similar devices can be used....just a compass please.
12. BLINKING RED LIGHT FOR REAR OF YOU BIKE PLEASE.
Gear is event specific. Example: You will not be required to carry your pfd for the entire race, but just use it for paddling.
