The Rim Ride: Prep
The Rim Ride is drawing near. This early week is all about figuring out the little things: what supplies to carry, how to pace, how much nutrition, how bright of a light system. As I sit here about 6 days out I have a pretty good idea of what should happen. But, we all know that this is not always the case.As for the pace, I know what I am going to do. If everything else "clicks" I should be able to have a good ride. What is my pace? Well, you'll just have to follow me. In previous events of this distance, I tended to get in the heat of the battle right from the gun. For the Rim Ride, I have a different plan. You'll just have to wait and see.
Now, what to carry? I am planning on racing with the Ergon BD2. This will give me enough room to carry what I need to finish strong after an estimated 10-11 hours racing/riding the bike. Here is a run down...
NUTRITION (4500-5000 calories)
100 oz of liquid nutrition in BD2
24 oz of liquid nutrition in bottle on bike
Assorted Gels
Nutrition bars (Power Bar, Clif Bar, etc, etc)
Banana(s)
Coca-Cola (ie: sugar water)
Any other items I can find at the grocery store.
BIKE SUPPLIES
Topeak mini-tool
Topeak mini hand pump
Topeak Moon-shine HID light (Really, am I going to even need a light?)
3 tubes
CO2
Finish Line lube
SURVIVAL ITEMS
Go-Lite paclight Gore-Tex jacket
2nd set of gloves
Map of course/route
Any items I am not already wearing (arm warmers, leg warmers, skull cap, etc)
Seat bag with 1 tube
Off the top of my head, this should do it. I am sure I will think of a few more items over the next few days. It's always interesting doing these events to see what other folks do to prep. Some race light....while others pack the kitchen sink. Me, I would rather be safe than sorry. I'll put myself right in the middle.
More to come as Saturday draws near.
Jeff Kerkove said at 8:15 AM
