Jim Halay, perhaps our most seasoned randonneur, sent me his checklist for the 2012 300K. Enjoy and post any comments for others to see.
~ Richard
Packing List for 300K Brevet 2012
BIKE & GEAR
Bike with seat post bag
2 spare tubes
Tire boot
Patch kit
Chain tool
Schrader/Presta adaptor
Misc Allen wrenches
CO2 pump and 2 cartridges
Tire irons
Small container of chain oil
2 front lights mounted with fresh batteries
Rear light with fresh batteries
Reflecting ankle band and reflecting triangle
Heart rate monitor belt
Maps cue sheet clip and cover
Bar tube food bag
Mini pump
Seat post bag waterproof cover
2 spare CO2 cartridges
Spare socks
Helmet and mirror
Sunglasses with reading glasses inserts
CAMELBAK
Money ($100)
Driver’s license
Credit card
Insurance card
Bag Balm
Sunscreen (packs)
First aid kit
Motrin
Tums
Band aids
Eyewash solution
Survival blanket
Diarrhea meds
Kleenex travel pack
Chap stick
Clear sunglass lenses with reading inserts for night
Glass cleaners
Pen
2 small baggies
2 grocery bags
Pocket knife
4 zip ties
MP3 player and headphones
Cell phone
Spare cell phone battery
FOOD
2 servings of Cytomax measured in bottle
1 serving Cytomax measured in bottle
1 serving measured in bladder
10 Breakfast bars
6 gels in containers
BIKING CLOTHES
Good bibs
Jersey
Thermax t-shirt
Sweatband
Short fingered riding gloves
Long fingered riding gloves
Sweatband
Gore-Tex helmet cover
Gore-Tex glove liners
Socks
Biking shoes
Shoe covers
Wind proof jersey
Rain coat
Armies
Leggings
HOTEL GEAR
Underwear
Socks
T-shirts
Fleece
Jacket
Hat
Ear plugs
Shaving kit
Excedrin PM
Cell phone battery charger
Cell phone charger
MP3 player charger
Cooler with sandwiches and drinks
OTHER GEAR
Floor pump
Map and hotel reservations
Spare wheels
Change batteries in front lights
Ride bike to test everything
NOTES
Weather for Saratoga Springs for Saturday is supposed to be 40/59 deg F with partly
cloudy skies and breezy. 10% chance of rain.
Start is at 6:30 AM Smith’s Marketplace at 1320 Redwood Rd in Saratoga Springs (SE
corner of SR-68/Redwood Rd & SR-73/Lehi Main St). From the SLC, take Redwood Rd
south. From Provo or southern Utah, travel north on I-15 and take exit 278 onto SR-145/
Pioneer Crossing & go west. Then right onto SR-68/Redwood Rd & proceed to Smith’s.
Store open 24/7, tel 801-768-8455. Epic Bike shop is just south of Smith’s