2014 Mandatory Gear List
Updated: 7/30/2014
Mandatory Gear Required for Each Racer:
The following gear
must be provided by each racer. Racers must carry these items at all times,
with the exception of mountain bikes and helmets which are to be used only
during mountain bike segment. Race officials will make random spot
checks at any time during the race. Racers failing to present a requested
item from this list will receive a time penalty or disqualification.
- Mountain Bike or Cyclocross marked with team number (given at check in).
- Biking Helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified)
- Space Blanket (These are available at most outdoor retailers. They will keep you warm in case of emergency)
- Whistle
- Competitors are responsible for their own food, hydration, and electrolyte replacement
- Knife, min blade 1.5”, folding OK
Waterproof shell/jacket, no ponchos.(removed)- Water bottle or hydration system.
The following gear must be provided by each team. Teams must carry these items at all times. Race officials will make random spot checks at any time during the race. Teams failing to present a requested item from this list will face a time penalty or disqualification.
- Cell phone fully charged, in off position (for emergency use only)
- Waterproof bag to keep your cell phone dry
- Official Calleva Race Passport and set of rules (provided by Calleva)
- Calleva Race Map(s) (provided by Calleva)
- Compass
- Working Headlamp or small flashlight
- Pen or pencils
- Medical kit as indicated below
- Money for emergencies
- Bike tire repair kit and bike tool; spare tubes, pump (or other tire inflation device)
- Waterproof Map Case (This can be anything from a store bought case to a couple of gallon size ziplock bags and maybe a little duct tape)
With each bike you may stage:
- bike shoes and helmet,
- bike repair kit,
- pump and other bike related gear
Calleva will transport your bike
and gear to the transition area. All gear must be securely attached to the
bike. Calleva is not responsible for any lost or damaged equipment. Water will
be available at some transition areas. No food may be left with the bikes.
- All paddling gear provided by Calleva, including one paddle and one PFD per racer.
- Teams of four will get two canoes. Teams of two or three will get one canoe. Solo racers will get a white water kayak and 1 kayak paddle.
* 2 doses
of pain/fever medication (Ibuprofen/Tylenol)
* 2 doses of
Benadryl / generic allergy medicine
* (2) Betadine, iodine or alcohol swabs
* (4) standard Band-aids
* (1) 3" ACE Bandage
* (4) 4"x4" gauze pads * Medical tape or duct tape
* Antibiotic Cream: i.e. Neosporin The brand names are cited as references and may be replaced by an equivalent product. This mandatory emergency first aid kit will be checked at certain points in the competition. This is a minimal treatment list.
* (2) Betadine, iodine or alcohol swabs
* (4) standard Band-aids
* (1) 3" ACE Bandage
* (4) 4"x4" gauze pads * Medical tape or duct tape
* Antibiotic Cream: i.e. Neosporin The brand names are cited as references and may be replaced by an equivalent product. This mandatory emergency first aid kit will be checked at certain points in the competition. This is a minimal treatment list.
Recommended Gear
- Sunscreen
- Dry bag to keep all your gear dry. You will cross deep water a few times during the race.
- Unofficial race maps
- Weapons
- G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
Teams found with any forbidden
equipment will be disqualified from the race immediately
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