Pre race:

Goals

Coach

Training Program

Race

USA Triathlon membership card 

Photo ID

Race information
Race start time
Directions to race
Food/gels/hydration

Hotel reservation information
Hotel directions

 Swim Gear:

 Goggles

Extra goggles

Swim cap

Sports Lube

 

Bike Gear:

 Bike

Helmet

Spare tubes, tools, quick fill

Race # on Helmet (# on bike optional)

 Water Bottle (filled with preferred fluid)

Bolts and Quick releases tight
Ends of handlebars plugged
Gears work (with race wheels)
Brakes work (with race wheels)
Tires (inflate to full pressure; check for cuts)

 

Run Gear:

 Sunglasses

Running Shoes

Run Hat or Visor

Elastic Laces or Lace Locks

Race Bib Number with safety pins

Race Belt

(Always write medical and emergency contact info on back of race bib #)

 

Other Needs:

 AMB Transponder:

(AMB timing chip –  return after you finish or you will be charged $85.00)

Tri Suit (or whatever clothing you are comfortable in for the race)

Post race clothing and shoes

 

Optional Items:

 Sunscreen

Hammer Gels

Race Number Belt

Socks (If you must?)

Bag to carry everything in

Camera (post race party pictures)

Towel for drying off & transition area set up

Cell phone (to call family & friends)!

 

Post Race:

Pictures of your good time