Archive for February 17th, 2008

So with me just hours away from leaving for my first criterium of the season, I wanted to post my standard checklist of things I bring, as much for myself as for anyone else out there, but figured some other newbs to the crit scene.

  • Gloves
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Jersey
  • Bib Shorts / Cycling Shorts
  • Arm warmers (if it’s cool like it is today)
  • Bike
  • Pump
  • Road ID dog tag
  • Spare Wheel(s)
  • Helmet
  • Headband / under helmet hat
  • Directions to event
  • Change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Recovery drink
  • Trainer (to warm up prior to your race)
  • Sunglasses
  • Cycling License
  • Registration Confirmation