The following is mandatory

- Mountain Bike (kinda’ essential!)
- Helmet
- Waterproof jacket
- Water bottle or bladder
- Food (energy bar/ banana/ nuts etc)
- Puncture repair kit

The following is recommended
- Compass
- Pen
- Map holder
- Allen Keys
- Spare chain links
- Spare innertube
- Spare brake pads

We also recommend having a change of clothes for after the event, plus a towel.

If you’re feeling particularly precious about your car and bike, it’s worthwhile taking some old carpet and some sort of weed sprayer filled with water. You can spray your bike down with the water and then use the old carpet for either changing (if no changing rooms) and also to put down in the car before putting your bike back in the car