Basic Clothing requirements:

• Helmet - *Mandatory* must be in safe condition, must be for biking. See a bike store if any questions
• Shoes - stiff sole, trail running shoes ok, biking shoes ideal
• Shirt/Jersey - polypro or some type of wicking fabric, best to not use cotton T-shirts
• Cycling shorts - chammy, no seams
• Jacket - light windbreaker, needs to provide some rain protection
• Gloves - protection for palm, warmth
• Glasses - Ace Hardware/Home Depot sell safety glasses for $6-8 that offer UV protection and stop flying rocks
• Water supply - either Camelbak or bottles with bike mounts or a fanny/backpack
• Camelbak or backpack or fanny pack

Minimal Toolkit:

• Spare Tube -
• Patch Kit - Copelands has one for $2.50
• Tire Levers - 2 of these little plastic levers help get the tire off the rim
• Pump - worth getting something decent
• Hex keys - usually 2 or 3 keys is all you need for any on-the-trail repairs
• Spare GU/Clif-bar/Chocolate - something with concentrated calories to restore energy

Have at least 1 amongst group:

• Cellphone
• First-aid kit

Nice to Haves:

• Clip-in/Clip-less pedals, the type for shoes with cleats - makes your pedaling significantly more efficient
• Sports Drinks like Gatorade etc.
• Biking Socks
• Towel to dry off at the car on wet days.

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