Excerpts from CX at the Yurt: What I Bring Along
When I first started racing and going to longer rides away from home, I started to figure out a packing plan. In this short excerpt from the CX at the Yurt video, I show my Mountainsmith Bike Cube Deluxe race bag, Power2Max MegoExo Power Meter, and also my new pump, the Topeak Dualie.
Having a great bag is so important to your success. You need proper storage for all your essentials. I tend to pack the bag the night before and double check before I leave. I got a pretty good list into the video, but here is exactly what I take in the bag:
bike shoes
helmet
sunglasses (one dark, one amber in case it's late or the single track is dark)
lens cloth
Hand Up gloves (two pairs if its a muddy or wet day)
clean clothes
extra socks
base layer top
jersey and bibs
skin suit (I have two, one to race in and the older one always stays in the bag as an emergency precaution).
tools or my seat bag (tubeless repair kit, allen keys, tire levers, CO2, spare batteries, and inner tubes)
beach towel (for changing and showering)
sun screen
Kanberra Tea Tree Wipes (or plain baby wipes)
two full 32 oz. water bottles
water bottles for on the bike (road)
small running water bottles for back pocket (CX)
bag of safety pins
heart rate strap Scosche Rhythm Plus
nutrition (something that won't melt)
Additionally, I would bring warm or wet weather gear as well, such as:
arm warmers
leg warmers
rain or cold weather shoe covers
warm gloves
balaclava
rain shell
jacket or puffer vest
Gabba long sleeve jersey
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