Bushwack This Mandatory Gear List
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New: All teams must have Bear Bells on bikes. (This is more for other trail users than for bears).
Note: Racers must provide their own boats. Check out APU outdoor programs or REI for weekend rentals. Contact us if you have troube getting a boat.
Bikes: It is strongly recommended that you make sure your bike is in good condition before the race! Ride it on trails, get a tune up, make sure you have good brakes. Bike problems can brake a race!!
GEAR STORAGE BINS
Each team is allowed (2) gear storage bins that will be moved by race volunteers
to the Transition Areas (TAs). One storage bin will be for a Bike TA and the
other will be for a Paddle TA. Life jackets and paddles do not have to fit in these
bins but should be bound together by plastic bags and/or duct tape with the
team name clearly visible. The bins shall be clearly marked with the team name
and “Bike” or “Paddle”. Common Items to include in bins are food and water as
well as dry socks, shoes, clothes etc in addition to equipment that will be needed
for the next stage of the race such a bike shoes and helmets.