WHAT EQUIPMENT DO RIDERS NEED?

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Required Equipment

1. GOOD WORKING BIKE

Bike fit is very important! Please reach out to a coach to ask about purchasing a bike for your rider. We want to make sure that they have the right size and type of bike for your rider’s level.

PLACES TO SHOP:

  • Playmetrics - Buy/Sell Chat - send a message to the team to see who is selling a bike

  • Discounts are available through TREK, Specialized, Canyon - https://nationalmtb.org/athlete-coach-benefits/

  • TREK BICYCLE CORTE MADERA offers all licensed team riders and coaches a 25% discount on bikes, bike parts, and accessories. Check out the Corte Madera location @ 13 San Clemente Drive, Corte Madera

  • Pink Bike - https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell

2. TOOL BAG & HYDRATION

  • Clipless Pedals (SPDs are the preferred cleat system because they also work on spin bikes) or Platform pedals

  • Hand Pump for the trail

  • C02 System & cartridges*

  • Tubes & Patch Kit

  • Lubricant for chain and pivots

  • Multi-tool -- small with Allen wrenches (hex keys) and screwdriver(s)

  • Camelbak or similar hydration system (smaller packs are great for racing) OR Water Bottles

3. APPAREL, HELMETS & EYE PROTECTION

  • The weather can change quickly on Mount Tamalpais where we do a majority of our riding. PLEASE make sure your rider is prepared until our kits are ready (usually in January).

  • Helmets are required at ALL times if you are on the bike – the helmet must be strapped and buckled to your head (OR YOU WILL BE SENT HOME). This is a league rule as well.

  • Cycling shoes with cleat compatibility (recommend Shimano SPDs)

  • Gloves (long or short; long-fingered are more versatile given winter weather changes)

  • Eye protection (hardware store safety glasses are fine)

  • Cycling Shorts (baggie riding shorts or lycra with chamois)

  • Cycling jerseys (poly or blend; NO COTTON PLEASE) 

  • Team kits/uniforms are provided through the team

  • Windbreaker/Light Rain Jacket 

  • Wind Vest (keeps chest warm)*

  • Leg warmers and arm warmers

PLACES TO SHOP

  • Check out additional discounts through NICA - https://nationalmtb.org/athlete-coach-benefits/#accessory

  • JOIN IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) & get discounts on 100s of brands - https://www.imba.com/member-benefits

  • Locally - check out Sports Basement, local bike shops, the Recyclery, and reach out to our head coaches. We typically have a variety of previous kits available.