Checklist for Organized Rides

By Amy Clark and Kirsten Stolle
We've both done our fair share of centuries and other organized rides, and we've both forgotten some pretty important stuff (bras, shoes, helmets, etc). So we thought we'd share our checklist with you. Hopefully this will prevent you from making the same mistakes we have!

Apparel

  • Helmet
  • Sunglasses
  • Shirt/Jersey
  • Shorts
  • Bra
  • Socks
  • Bike Shoes
  • Gloves
  • Leg Warmers / Arm Warmers
  • Jacket
  • Heart Rate Monitor

Accessories

  • Water Bottles
  • Camelbak
  • Spare tube, patch kit, pump / CO2
  • Floor pump
  • ID / Health Insurance Card
  • Cash
  • Cell phone

Food

  • Gels
  • Energy Bars
  • Sport Drink
  • Ibuprofen / Aspirin
  • Bandages

Miscellaneous

  • Sunscreen
  • Chamois butter
And most importantly: YOUR BIKE!