You will need to show all required gear at check-in and carry ALL equipment below during the entire race (except bike & helmet).
Final Gear List posted closer to Race Day.

This is an unsupported race -- meaning teams are not allowed to have support crews assist them. Teams will be directed to leave their bikes pre-race at a specified location (instructions handed out at pre-race meeting). Cycling gear (helmet, bike light, bike tools, & water bottles) may be left with bikes if securely attached.

Required Team Gear

• One Mountain Bike (Able to be riden by all team members)
• One Cycling Helmet (Able to be worn by all team members)
• Orienteering Compass (You must be able to navigate with your compass.)
• Matches/Lighter
• CPR Facemask
• Water Detoxification Method
• Waterproofing Method for Map and Passbook
• Wilderness Medical and Survival Kit

Required Individual Gear

• Dry Change of Clothes and Rain Gear (waterproofed & kept dry even if you get wet)
• Whistle
• Light Source (with extra batteries)
• Food and Water (ability to carry 1 liter)
• A Sense of Adventure

Optional Team Gear

• Bike lock (to secure bike when not riding)
• Spare bike tube, tire pump, and patch kit (strongly recommended)
• Other bike maintanence tools (chain tool, pedal wrench, etc.)

Forbidden Equipment

• Electronic Navigational Devices (GPS, satellite locator, pace-meter, etc.)
• Communication Device (cell phone* , radio, pager, PDA, walkie-talkie, etc.) *Cell phone may be carried for emergency purposes only.
• Any Mode of Transportation not authorized by Race Staff
• Any Map other than that provided by Race Staff