What to bring for the 12hrs of Temecula

[bjammin]

OK guys, this will be my first race in over ten years and my first 12hrs ever. What are some of the basic requirements that I need to bring.
I was thinking of:
Pop-up tent w/cot and chairs
Cooler for food.(what to bring/eat?)
BBQ
Radio
Tool/stand/work mat/light

What am I missing?

[Pain Freak]

Bring something to replace calories. I'm not talking about regular food but whatever you've been using, bring a lot of it. The one thing that gets most people is not replenishing their spent calories. I personally like the Hammer products and I can mix 3,000 calories (Perpetuem) in one big waterbottle. That may seem like a lot but if you're in race mode you'll be burning in excess of 1,000 calories per lap, some folks even more.

Good luck!

[lukewiens]

post race booze!!

and xtra jerseys/shorts....nothing worst then putting on a wet kit after waiting around for an hour or two.

[sandblast]

In June there where some girls running around with super soakers. That was cool. Bring girls.

[surlygal]

Make a big pot of pasta, put it in your cooler - it's help with stiches. Jason the race organizer gave Neil that advice 1 time, we never race endurance events without it - it really works!

Originally Posted by lukewiens

post race booze!!

We'll have plenty of that, make sure you come say hello

[bjammin]

I must say that I am getting very excited about it all. On of the guys that's on our shop team has been bugging me to do it but I was hesitant. So, I went for a "little" spin with him at Daley today at race-pace and did fine. I'm going to pre-ride the course this Wed. if anyone wants to join me. Not sure which bike to use -the comfy but heavy(28lbs) AM bike or the light+fast but brutal SS. Probably both...

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by sandblast

In June there where some girls running around with super soakers. That was cool. Bring girls.

Bringing the GF.

[MTBMaven]

Some links:
http://teamhealthfx.com/blogs/dave_h...gory/1033.aspx
http://www.ride424.com/training/training.php
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=152430

Good luck. Hope to do one of these soon.

[lkn2ryd]

I did the race last November. It got pretty cool at night so bring layers. Change of clothes is a good idea. Chamios Butter for the nether regions. Pasta, electrolyte drinks, easy digestables. Nothing new to your system. Small crustless sandwiches PBJ, turkey (no veggies). Think efficient buring carbs - NOT sugar and probably not caffine. Perpetuum, Heed, Hammer gel, etc. Start drinking water now - a little at a time all day long everyday - hydrate. Spin don't hammer over the next few days - keeps the legs fresh and heart alert.
Your pop-up, chairs, cooler idea are right on. Bring some big blankets for the lady. If you are a relay team, maybe a laptop or dvd player with some psych-up movies. Last year my race team brought a fifth wheel, a trainer, and my sister-in-law, she is a CMT. Could not schedule her this time around. there is a BBQ setup where a company makes tri-tip sandwiches and other stuff. Jason puts on a fun event. Hope this helps. My team is The Nimrods - you'll probably see the back of our shirts! LOL - before you pass us!!That is if we have shirts. Maybe just socks, yeah, you'll see our socks.

[bjammin]

lkn2ryd - thanx man, too funny!

[PacMan]

Your inhaler.





Good luck B. I wish I wasn't out of town--I'd be your pit beesh!!

[shudder]

Originally Posted by bjammin

What am I missing?

Light.

You will not be allowed out on the course after prolly 4:30 this time around without lights. NiteRider brought a fifth wheeler to the January race. Great bunch of guys -- gave me an extender on the spot for my Evolution so I could backpack it, and were powering up batts for folks for free. They were not at the June race (no lights were required until around 7:30 when a lot of folks were already done for). I am hoping to see them this Saturday as I broke my helmet attachment for my new MiNewt X2 as I was attempting to mount it (*grrrrr*).

[m210]

lkn2ryd - 4 person team?

[lkn2ryd]

M210 - me and da boyz are running two 3 man teams. We are gonna be all over the back of the pack! Flashlights a blaring.

[sdyeti]

For some sick reason, this thread makes me want to race @ Old Pueblo again I have had two 24hr race experiences. I will say that I have no advice to add, but to have someone take lots of pictures~!

[m210]

lkn2ryd - sweet. 4 person here but i hope to do battle with you.

[lkn2ryd]

M210 - you can pass me your water bottle when I pass you on the right. I ride an Intense Tracer and we will be hanging around my VW Silver EuroVan. Be ready to help me push my bike up the brutal uphill section while I take an inhaler and puff on a stogie...I gotta walk that Mutha. We preran the course two weeks ago...it was loose, dry, hot, and relentless.

[m210]

lkn2ryd - water. passing. right side. got it.
stop by our 10 x 10 and say hi. we'll be in the twinsix speedy 6 jersies. not sure where we'll be located, but we'll be set up near a silver honda element (if we set up the tent near our car: hope so).
i'll be riding my rivette hard tail. see you when i lap you. ZING!

[lkn2ryd]

Lap me? ZINGGG? Darn them be fightin' words. I'll be lookin' for you and yours. What is a twinsix speedy 6 jersey? Is that a club name, if so, you guys are pretty organized. Our "Team" is riding for a charity - the American Military Families organization. The sponsoring thing was one of the gangs brain children. Not too many brainy things happen in our tent. Oh, and just to confuse you - I might pass you on the left.

[Evil Chocula]

I think you should just bring "the noise".