3 Peaks Challenge 2012 Training Log #12: In addition to my Cannondale CAAD10... [my checklists]

Ahead of the 3 Peaks I have given considerable thought to what it is I need to pack and bring with me to Falls Creek, and of course carry with me on the road. 

The following are my own lists of what it is I intend to bring/carry.  These lists will no doubt be subject to change between now and March 11 following further thought and discussion with others. 

Notably, I have not presently cared to explain in detail my reasoning for various items and/or calculations of quantums, but needless to say over the last 7 months I have considered each item in detail, sourced and road tested them all as I have trained.  For example, nutrionally I am extremely comfortable with what I can consume on the road (together with when and how much), and during the MOTU Enduro and the tduMOTU I intentionally carried on my back the weight that I anticipate I will be carrying.

These lists will essentially form a final checklist for me in the final week as I pack for the airport.

Clothing

·                2 x ride kits for which considerable thought has been given; comprising:

-                 SealSkinz Waterproof socks <= Definitely worth the expense;

-                 Assos T FI.Uno_S5 bib knicks <= I find incredibly comfortably;

-                 Black merino wool long sleave AC jersey <= Comfortable, warm, retro and representative of Adelaide Cyclists (NOTE:  Must still enquire as borrowing a 2^nd jersey from someone);

-                 Team MOTU short sleave jersey <= For whom I ride; and

-                 base layer.

Note: One (dry) kit will be left with the rider valet to be changed into half way if need be.

·                1 x BBB WaterFlex booties

·                1 x leg warmers

·                1 x arm warmers

·                1 x Sportful sleeveless pro cut wind vest <= Unsure yet as to whether this will qualify as a rain jacket.  I doubt it, so further thought will need to be given.

·                1 x Garneau shoes

·                1x Giro Ionis helmet

·                1 x Oakley Jawbones - prescription, with both persimmon and black iridium polarised lens

·                1 x Gore long fingered undergloves

·                1 x short fingered gloves

·                1 x beanie

Tools, Food & Other to be carried on the Ride (or to leave with rider valet)

·                1 x Kathmandu Particle 2L backpack <= By far the best backpack for such an event as the 3 Peaks (NOTE: I never bothered with getting the optional hydration bladder).

·                1 x Garmin Edge 500

·                1 x iPhone 4GS

·                2 x 710ml Camelbak bidons <= Unsure whether Bicycle Network at literal when they say 2 x 750ml bidons are compulsory

·                4 x spare tubes

·                5 x CO2 canisters

·                1 x bike/C02 pump

·                1 x chain breaker

·                1 x bike tool swiss army thingamajiggy

·                3 x bike levers

·                1 x puncture repair kit

·                6 x SIS Go Bars

·                8 x SIS Go Gels

·                8 x SIS Smart Gels

·                14 scoops powered Powerade

·                4 x fruit buns

·                1 x Cygolite Expillion 250 lumen white front light <= query whether to borrow and bring a second (??)

·                1 x red flashing rear light <= query whether to bring spare batteries (??)

·                Bike video camera <= Still need to acquire/borrow.

Other specific items making the journey (but will stay in apartment, suitcase)

·                Vaseline/Butt Crème

·                Dinner ingredients & other food stuffs for Saturday day/evening <= anticipate acquiring most from Bright on way to Falls Creek from the airport

·                Dinner ingredients for breakfast

·                Protein powder for post ride recovery

·                Tools required for unpacking/packing bike

·                Possibly something to help me sleep

Please note regarding food stuffs.  Post ride I don’t really give a shit, but pre ride I anticipate being somewhat fussy.  The last thing I want to do is potentially eat out and/or eat something which may not sit well with me (either when I sleep or am on the bike the next day); I know what has fuelled me for the last twelve months and ahead of long training rides etc – why rock the boat for the sake of laziness.

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Im just hoping that I can bring it all on the plane with me without too much stress... Having paid extra to checkin additional items, it should be cool.  Time will tell.