The lists below will provide a basic guide and the answer to your question, “What equipment do I need?”.
Items marked with an asterisk (*) may not be required. Check the specific equipment lists for each event.
SPRINT (15-35km) EVENTS
Clothing
Trail Shoes, Socks, Shorts, Cycle shorts, Shirt, Shades, Cap, Cycle gloves
Winter Clothing
Thermal top, Long warm leggings, Windproof/waterproof jacket, Warm headwear, Warm gloves
Personal Equipment
Gear box, Mountain Bike, Helmet, Hydration bladder or Water bottle, Water/Electrolyte fluid, Sunblock, Food, Backpack*, Whistle*, Space blanket*, Knife*, Life jacket (PFD)*
Team Equipment
Bike tools, Spare tubes, Puncture repair kit, First Aid Kit*
SHORT (40-100km) EVENTS
Clothing
Trail Shoes, Socks, Shorts, Cycle shorts, Shirt, Cycle gloves, Shades, Cap
Winter/Cold weather Clothing
Thermal top, Long warm leggings, Windproof/waterproof jacket, Warm headwear, Thermal Gloves
Team Equipment
Bike tools, Spare tubes, Puncture repair kit, First Aid Kit, Waterproof map bag, Compass, 10m rope (>7mm diameter)*, Boats*, Shelter*
Personal Equipment
Gear box, Mountain Bike, Helmet, Hydration bladder and/or Water bottle, Electrolyte drink, Sunblock, Food, Backpack, Whistle, Space blanket, Knife, Headlamp, Spare batteries, Front bike light, Back flashing bike light, Dry bag*, Life jacket (PFD)*, Paddle*, 2 x carabiners*
CLASSIC (>150km) Events
Clothing
Trail Shoes, Socks, Shorts, Cycle shorts, Shirt, Shades, Cap, Cycle gloves
Winter/Cold weather Clothing
Thermal top, Polartec top, Long warm leggings, Windproof & waterproof jacket, Waterproof pants, Warm headwear, Thermal Gloves
Team Equipment
Bike tools, Spare tubes, Puncture repair kit, First Aid Kit, Waterproof map bag, Compass, Altimeter, 10m rope (>7mm diameter)*, Emergency flare*, Boats*, Shelter*
Personal Equipment
Gear box, Mountain Bike, Helmet, Hydration bladder and/or Water bottle, Electrolyte drink, Sunblock, Food, Backpack, Whistle, Space blanket, Knife, Headlamp, Spare batteries, Front bike light, Back flashing bike light, Dry bag, Life jacket (PFD)*, Paddle*, 2 x carabiners*, Climbing harness*, Descending device*, Prusik loop*.
Author: Lisa de Speville