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Scooter

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So this is my first ride, what are some of the must have items to bring with me?


tires, tubes, tools, excedrin you get the idea.....


What recomendations to a newbie??


 



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jimmyboy

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There's a pretty good list for starters here:


http://www.ncsports.org/cncsub.php?m5


You will also want to have some close-to-empty panniers to buy beer and wine to bring back to camp. Some will say this is not a necessity, but I disagree. When you get the beer back, let me know and I'll come help you drink it.



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IF Litespeed

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Well, if it were me I'd also have to include a bottle opener as I like the import and micro brews.


But, seriously, I bring two bottle openers just in case I loose one.  


What you might find useful:


camp/pak towel - get a larger one, try REI or scuba shop, it will replace your cotton towel or towels and dry a lot faster


large camp pillow - a 1/3 the size of a regular pillow and normally has a stuff sack for it too


plastic tent peg hammer


bag for dirty clothes - it helps to keep them away from your clean clothes


some trash plastic bags, but it looks like it's going to be dry, so you may not need them, if rain does come, put all of your clothes in the plastic trash bags, then place in your bags/luggage


flip flops for the shower


lightweight string/rope to use for a clothes line


I tried to just add things I thought others may not...



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Guzzler

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Beer Sherpa, must have one.  If you don't have your own try Bubba.


A few extra large frezzer bags are nice if we have rain.


 


 


 



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bAD dOG

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  I allways have an opener, and since it is my talking, Homer Simson one, I WILL NOT loose it.  I also have a corkscrew.


   Some other esentials are temporary tattoos, team stickers, Sharpie markers (hint: do not fall asleep at or rest stop), beads, noise makers, beer koozies, outfits that will make you loose your lunch and most important, a stack of "get out of jail free" cards (for Louise and Frisbee Dogs).


Untill this weekend........bAD dOG



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Jack

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Scooter,


Absolutely must have items:


1. Cold weather gear-warmers, vest, rain gear. You are out there, best be prepared. Toe booties are sweet, too.


2. Luggage that is both waterproof and rolls. Too heavy to carry to a campsite, you are likely to have 3 bags plus a bike, so roll your gear around. Waterproof is obvious, if nothing else, pack bike clothes in  1 gal bags for 3 or 4 days of gear, plus 2 or 3 days of clean street clothes in bags. Dry is very good. A rolling bag for camping gear, a backpack for clothes, and rolling your bike along means you can carry all 3 in one trip. Beware, unloading the luggage is not done by brain surgeons, more like volunteer gurillias in a hurry to mate. Stout stuff is good.


3. A good tent if you camp outside, earplugs if you camp indoors. Never try to save money on a tent.


4. A bike in solid riding condition. Don't bring no worn out tires to CNC, flats in the boonies are no fun. Adjust stuff that needs adjusting before you come. Don't learn the obvious the hard way, fix it before you start, it will not last just because you ignore it and hope.


5. Beer for the REI guys. They will fix your bike at some point, keep 'em cheerful while working long hours.


6. Flashlight.


7. Good attitude, cheerful disposition, patience. A rolling party for 1,200 people over 450 miles has been know to have a logistical problem or two somewhere along the way. If you see one developing, help out. Bring your beads.


8. Some good cream for chaffed spots, some kinda antiseptic stuff from a drug store that your momma or wife buys for burns and the like. Steal hers. Non-alcohol based is good, doesn't burn when applied to tender spots on your privates. Bandaids for chaffed nipples. It's a long way out there, sport. Best be ready.


9. Read this BB and the CNS handbook for more. Good stuff.


10. Suntan lotion.


11. Beer money.


Proper preparations ensure max fun, let's have a ball!


Jack



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Ex-beer sherpa

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This beer sherpa is retired!! A few other items I would suggest are:


1. A small stash of kleenex/toilet paper (hopefully you'll never need it)
2. A spare flashlight in case primary light breaks or dies on you.
3. A few plastic grocery bags for garbage and or improvised cooler (ice is usually available). They are also very handy to cover seat and handlebars so they don't get wet from dew.
4. Most importantly (even more important than #1) earplugs!
5. Pick up a newspaper along the way. If its raining and you're tent bound you can read it, use it as a door mat for your wet sandals/shoes. You can stuff it in your wet shoes to wick moisture out of them, line your tent floor with it, etc...



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earplug59

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Flashlight....best is the "head-lamp" kind....keeps your hands free in the dark tent or even in the porta pottie in the middle of the night....rg



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cog

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Don't forget legs, strong legs, they will come in handy.



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loren

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a pee bottle. that might save a trip to the port-a -john at 2:30 in the am.
campmor or an outdoor or camping supply or a drugstore or medical supply store might be a source.

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Whistle Dog

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Everything the others mentioned...........My bottle/Can opener is on my Swiss Army knife. Panniers also come in handy for stuffing cold weather gear in as you warm up during the day.

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Guzzler

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I agree with Loren about the pee bottle. Beer, beer, and more beer increases the need for a pee bottle at night, a must.

Big G


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earplug59

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P bottle....

this is interesting...I've used one for years; this is the first time I've seen this on a list of required items...depending on your age/sex it does indeed save many middle of the nite trips...also that ugly "Z" sound of the tent zipper in the middle of the night; I just bring an old quart size plastic coffee jar (a good dependable lid is a must)...that way I can use it 2-3 times before emptying it and thus avoid that zipper sound (tent)....be careful...have a great week; myself, health issues keep me home this time, but I keep hope for the future...a friend of CNC..ep

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cnc friend

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a cheap tarp (bike...lots of dew, etc)...


get a cheap tarp (wal mart) that is big enough to throw over bike at nite.....the dew is as heavy as rain on this ride...the tarp is very useful...costs little and weighs nothing and can easily fit at top or bottom of duffle for added protection....enjoy...be prepared...read all of Jack's posts..lots of good tips....cnc friend



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