What to Bring – Athlete

All personal belongings should be labeled with the athlete name & kept with the support crew vehicle. Event will provide baggage tags during the pre-race meeting.

REMEMBER: TWO (2) SUITCASES + 1 BIKE BOX

 TO PACK/BRING

SWIM

  • Swimsuit (2)
  • Goggles (2)
  • Defog (if you use it)
  • Slippers/Flip-flops for before/after swim
  • Wetsuit (sleeveless recommended, water will be warm)
  • Tri-slide (if you use it) 

BIKE

  • Bike w/bike box (1)  –  Road or Tri, up to you and what you’re most comfortable on. Many find a road bike w/aero bars to be ideal
  • Tire pump & basic tools (optional but recommended). Our mechanics will have standard bike tools, however if you flat on course, may need to wait for them to get to you.
  • Spare tubes (minimum 5)
  • Spare tires (2) – strongly recommend against tubulars due to very limited repair time if replacement is needed.
  • Spare wheels (1-2)
  • Extra chain & chain lube (recommended)
  • Bike computer/watch +  charger
  • Di2 charger if your bike has electronic shifting 
  • Mirror – on bike or helmet (recommended but optional)
  • Bike lights (front & rear) w/charger. 2 sets. Minimum 500 lumens in front. 
  • Helmet
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses/shades
  • Arm coolers (day) / warmers (night)
  • Jersey (2-5)
  • Bike shorts (2-5)
  • Bike socks (2-5)
  • Bike shoes (1 + spare)
  • Rain jacket or poncho (optional)
  • Bike bottles (recommend 4-6 minimum for easy swap out)
  • Chamois cream/lube
  • Reflective accessories or gear

RUN

  • Run top (2-3)
  • Run shorts/tights (2-3)
  • Run socks (3-5)
  • Run shoes (2)
  • Visor or hat
  • Sunglasses/shades
  • Watch
  • Rain jacket or poncho (optional, we will provide the basic emergency type)
  • Water bottles or belt (recommend 4-6 bottles for easy swap out)
  • Arm coolers/warmers (optional)
  • Reflective accessories or gear/lights
  • BRIGHT Headlamp + spare, for both athlete & any crew who will pace

OTHER

  • Nutrition, gels, electrolytes, special foods/supplements etc
  • Sunscreen (if you have a special preference)
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Limited street clothes
    • 1 pair pants (for dinners etc.)
    • 1 pair sweatpants (for before swim)
    • Shorts (1-2 for before/after event)
    • Tops/t-shirts (1-2 for before/after event)
    • Shoes/flipflops (for before/after event)
  • USAT membership card (if you have one)
  • Photo ID/Passport
  • Camera
  • Phone car charger
  • Sunglasses
  • Eye-mask for resting during travel
  • Recovery boots (optional)
  • Massage tools/rollers, oil (optional)

 

 

TO BE PROVIDED BY EVENT

SWIM

  • Event swim caps (2)
  • Event Transition Towel (1)

BIKE

  • Bike Kit – jersey/shorts (1)
  • Polar bike bottle (1)
  • Event Wind Jacket (1)
  • Reflective tape for bike (if needed, to be applied at bike check in)

RUN

  • Visor & cap (1 ea)
  • Headwrap/buff (1) – can be used on head, wrapping ice around neck, etc.
  • Refelective vest for both athlete & crew

OTHER

  • Event t-shirt (1)
  • Event tank top (1)
  • Event polo (1)
  • Cooler w/luggage straps
  • Event duffel bag
  • Sunscreen (small)
  • Vaseline
  • Salt
  • Limited medical supplies (tape, bandaids, Neosporin, etc)
  • Car signage/magnets w/athletes name