The Tour de Hood is a tough ride with extensive climbing. Proper preparation will include distance riding, hill climbing, and solid fueling and hydration both before and during the ride. A well-running bicycle is also a must.
Prepare Your Bike : Prepare Your Body & Mind : Pack for the Ride
Prepare your bike: A well running bicycle should include:
- Working gears and brakes
- A variety of gearing for conquering hills, flat and rolling terrain, and descents
- Properly inflated tires with minimal wear and no cuts or gashes
- True and easily spinning wheels
- Comfortable saddle that you have spent time riding on
- Proper bike fit, to ensure comfort during long rides
Visit one of our ride partner shops for the best bicycle preparation.
- Partner shops listed soon
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Prepare your body and mind:
The 2013 ride is June 22-23. Most riders preparing for a ride this challenging should be riding their bicycles at least three times per week for the past several months, with longer rides on the weekends.
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Pack for the Ride:
Bike Equipment:
- A good bicycle with tires, gears and brakes in good condition
- ANSI or Snell approved helmet
- Small repair kit including: a tire, spare tube, tire irons, patch kit, multi-tool (including Allen wrench)
- Rear view mirror
- Water bottles and cages (2)
- Frame pump or CO2 cartridges
- Rag
- Bike lock & cable (optional, in case you want to park your bike at the expo)
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Clothing:
- Cycling Jerseys
- Cycling Shorts
- Sweat-wicking undershirt
- Jacket
- Cycling tights or leg warmers
- Rain gear
- Socks
- Cycling Shoes
- Cycling shoe booties
- Cycling Gloves (including long figured gloves)
- Under helmet cap
- Sweatband
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First Aid:
- Sun screen
- Lip balm
- Chamois cream
- Any personal medications, inhalers, allergy or bee sting kits.
- Insurance card
- Aspirin or other pain killer
- Band-Aids
- Disposable bags
- Insect repellent
- Ointment
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Miscellaneous:
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Food and drink mix, if you have allergies or have specific riding food or drink needs
- Watch or cycling computer
- ID (driver’s license)
- Money/ credit cards
- Toilet paper (just in case)
- Cell phone for emergency contact (Be aware, however, that cell service is not available on all sections of the ride course)
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For more information contact joanie@breakawaypromotions.com
