My Race Weekend Packing List

When preparing for a race, I follow a few routines to ensure a relaxed start. A packing list is especially helpful. Since I’m traveling with my van Winnie, the journey to the E1 race stops can take anywhere from 7 to 12 hours. Thus, it’s crucial that I have everything I need with me. Turning back to retrieve something is not an option.

Here’s a simplified list for the upcoming race weekend:

Documents

• ID card
• Credit card / debit card
• Driver’s license (if needed)
• Cash (in small bills, for transponder deposit and food on-site)

Tools & Equipment

• MTB
• Evoc backpack (with protector)
• Evoc hip bag
• Air pump
• Shock pump
• Repair kit
• Tubeless kit
• Spare tube
• Extra brake pads
• Extra chain
• Extra brake rotors
• Chain lube
• Multitool / Leatherman
• Toolbox
• Small spare parts (spare derailleur hanger, quick chain links, shift cable…)
• Hydration bladder
• Water bottles

Protective Gear

• Knee pads
• Elbow pads
• Full-face helmet
• Enduro helmet
• Protective pants (as needed)
• Back/chest protector (as needed)

Clothing

• Jerseys x2 (for longer events, wash or pack a few more, roughly one per day)
• Thin shirts x2 (possibly for layering)
• Merino shirts x2 (1x long sleeve / 1x short sleeve, just in case)
• Bike shorts x2
• Bibs x2
• Long bike pants (for cold or rainy weather)
• Gloves x2
• Fleece (for evenings or cold weather)
• Puffed jacket (just in case, especially for stops in April or October)
• Goggles
• Sunglasses
• Cap and/or beanie
• T-shirts x2 (for evenings)
• Jeans
• Hoodie
• Underwear/socks
• Sleep shirt & shorts
• Flip-flops

Food

• Energy bars / bloks / gels
• Magnesium / amino acids / breakfast & protein shake

Toiletries & Medications

• Shower block (shower bar and shampoo in one)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Hairbrush
• Hair ties
• Mascara
• Sunscreen
• Skin cream
• Ibuprofen / aspirin
• First-aid kit
• Disinfectant spray

Everyday Items

• Camera / iPhone & charger
• eBook reader & charger, book
• Pen & notes
• Headlamp
• Power bank
• Headphones
• GPS watch / charging cable
• Lightweight towel
• Surf poncho
• Sunglasses
• Ice pack
• Earplugs

These are all the basics on my packing list. Depending on the event, race, or vacation, the packing list will of course be adjusted and/or expanded. With these items, though, I always get through the event weekends well.