12 Hours/Temecula - Checklist/What to bring?!

[L8 APEKS]

Hey gang,

Tomorrow is the big day! I'm about to start getting my stuff together, but I'm wondering what you guys bring with you to keep you occupied for 12 hours!

I'm on a 4-person team so I'll only be riding 2-3 laps.

I'm planning on a big ice chest with sandwiches, chips, *cough* beer *cough*, that kind of thing. MP3. Magazine. A few gals. of water.

My usual bike stuff (compact tools, camelbak, etc).

I have no EZ-up, and neither does anyone on the team I don't think.

What else do you like to have with you?

[allison]

The U-Haul just pulled up. I gotta go pack

Um, seriously. I'm packing way too much.

[L8 APEKS]

LOL! I usually do the same thing on trips and stuff. But hey, I know who to look for if I need something! lol!

[olis1]

Start off by giving your team a cell phone number so they can find you at the race.

Hey Sean. So your getting ready, that's a good sign. Bring all your bike tools, spare tubes, water, chair, water. I don't know. I just throw a bunch of stuff in the car and make due.

Some extra socks and riding shirt, maybe another pair of riding shorts but I never use them. Clothes to change into after the race. Some deodorant.

Jon

[L8 APEKS]

Deodorant? Aw, man...I was gonna do this one "French" style!

And you should have my cell in your inbox...you called me before, remember! 714 747 4844.

[olis1]

Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

Deodorant? Aw, man...I was gonna do this one "French" style!

And you should have my cell in your inbox...you called me before, remember! 714 747 4844.

Oh, ok. I just called that number a few minutes ago. Didn't know that was your cell. What time you planning to show up. Brent and I are riding together and should roll in about 7:15 am.

[L8 APEKS]

Probably about the same time as you. Shoot me your number and I will call you when I'm rolling in.

[singleminded]

I don't bring much....since i am on the bike for at least 12 hrs

Maybe a few beers and a good book

Yellow Siren 69'r....say hi when you see me

[allison]

I've got 2 coolers. 2.5gallon jug of water. About 6 small arrowhead bottles. 3 beers (Justin). 2 Gatorade's. 3 Myoplex shakes. 3 PB&J's. 4 spicy sausages. 6 hoagie rolls. A bunch of trail food (odwalla bars, sport beans, fruit leathers, clif bloks). 9 bottles filled, plus cytomax and clif shot electrolyte.

Chamois Butt'r. Tums. Sport Legs. Endurolytes. Pickles (2). Mustard, ketchup (for the sausages). Corn on the cob. BBQ, propane. Chairs, table. 2 gel flasks.

3 sets of clothing, plus post race clothes. 2 helmets. 2 pairs of shoes (you never know).

2 bikes. 1 extra rear wheel. paper towels, plates. Energi 2 go for Garmin. Camera. Go-Pro vid cam.

3 nite rider light sets.

And Justin.

Think I've got enough?

[Docklobster]

I better bring an extra case for justin - 3 beers won't cut it!!!

Salt replacement, tools, first aid stuff - stretcher?

[olis1]

Originally Posted by allison

I've got 2 coolers. 2.5gallon jug of water. About 6 small arrowhead bottles. 3 beers (Justin). 2 Gatorade's. 3 Myoplex shakes. 3 PB&J's. 4 spicy sausages. 6 hoagie rolls. A bunch of trail food (odwalla bars, sport beans, fruit leathers, clif bloks). 9 bottles filled, plus cytomax and clif shot electrolyte.

Chamois Butt'r. Tums. Sport Legs. Endurolytes. Pickles (2). Mustard, ketchup (for the sausages). Corn on the cob. BBQ, propane. Chairs, table. 2 gel flasks.

3 sets of clothing, plus post race clothes. 2 helmets. 2 pairs of shoes (you never know).

2 bikes. 1 extra rear wheel. paper towels, plates. Energi 2 go for Garmin. Camera. Go-Pro vid cam.

3 nite rider light sets.

And Justin.

Think I've got enough?

Now that's a lot of stuff. I don't think I could eat all that all weekend long and I'm a clydes. 3 Sets of lights? You do realize this is a 12 hour not 24 right.
And we should see about a 1/2 hour of dark.

[singleminded]

As i will ever be.....See everybody there

[allison]

Originally Posted by olis1

Now that's a lot of stuff. I don't think I could eat all that all weekend long and I'm a clydes. 3 Sets of lights? You do realize this is a 12 hour not 24 right.
And we should see about a 1/2 hour of dark.

I have one good light and one cheap one. Both have had problems since last Dec. One I plugged in and it never turned on. The ballast was jacked. The other, Justin crashed and wound up cutting the battery cord.

You never know what might happen!

It's a lot of food, but I won't be eating it all. Just want to have a mix of stuff. I've never done one of these with a team, much less solo. So, I'd rather go home full than wind up going, "Oh crap, I don't have that. Oh man, I wish I had this.."

[L8 APEKS]

Ok...I think I'm set. See you guys there!!!

[olis1]

Originally Posted by allison

I have one good light and one cheap one. Both have had problems since last Dec. One I plugged in and it never turned on. The ballast was jacked. The other, Justin crashed and wound up cutting the battery cord.

You never know what might happen!

It's a lot of food, but I won't be eating it all. Just want to have a mix of stuff. I've never done one of these with a team, much less solo. So, I'd rather go home full than wind up going, "Oh crap, I don't have that. Oh man, I wish I had this.."

I was just razin you. Hey, I think I road by you out there. Remember me on the red lenz. You were in green right?

[allison]

Originally Posted by olis1

I was just razin you. Hey, I think I road by you out there. Remember me on the red lenz. You were in green right?

I said you had a nice bike!!

[olis1]

Originally Posted by allison

I said you had a nice bike!!

Yep, that was you. You were going a bit slower but I imagine you had more laps under your belt at that point. That was only my 2nd.