The Edge Adventure Race : Mandatory Gear
This is a minimum list for this event. You are welcome to carry any other equipment you feel is necessary. Racers are responsible for carrying all their own food and water for the entire race.
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Racing bib (unaltered, with no additional logo placement, worn and visible from the front throughout the entire event). Provided by GOALS ARA. Return at end of race.
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Hydration System/water bottles
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Whistle
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Protective eyewear
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PFD (Minimum of USCG Type III) OR you may use one provided by race staff
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Mountain bike & bike helmet
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Sunscreen, Lip balm (recommended)
Canoe paddles and PFD's will be provided but racers may bring their own
Canoes will be provided
Mandatory Team
Gear
Teams must at all times possess the following mandatory team gear in addition to the mandatory individual gear being carried by all team members:
Those in the solo division are responsible for this gear as well
- Waterproof map carrying case
- Check Point Passport (provided by GOALS ARA)
- First Aid Kit suitable for all three teammates
- Pen or pencil
- At least one operational charged cell phone (water proofed in zip lock bag)
- Bilge pump or bailer (1 per team) (small bucket OK)
- Knife (Locking or fixed-blade, 2 inch minimum)
- Extra bicycle inner tubes or a minimum of two patches (appropriate size).
- Repair kit (multi tool with Phillips and flat head screw drivers, chain break tool, allen wrench set, two tire levers, at a minimum). Note…one per team is OK.
Forbidden Equipment
G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
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