KIT NEEDED FOR TRAINING
| SWIMMING | CYCLING | RUNNING |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Costume | Mountain or Road Bike | Trainers |
| Swimming Hat | Cycle Helmet (can't ride without one) | Warm Waterproof Clothing |
| Swimming Goggles | Gloves | Drinks Bottle |
| Drinks Bottle | Warm Waterproof Clothes | Cycle Helmet (for Transition Practice) |
| Towel | Trainers or Cycle Shoes | |
| Drinks Bottle |
EQUIPMENT FOR RACE DAY
SWIMMING
| PREFERRED | ALTERNATIVE | OPTIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Suit | Swimming Costume / Trunks | Goggles |
| Swim Hat |
CYCLING
| PREFERRED | ALTERNATIVE | OPTIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Race Bike (Tyres Pumped Seat Correct Height Chain Oiled Brakes & Gears Checked) | Mountain Bike (Tyres Pumped Seat Correct Height Chain Oiled Brakes & Gears Checked) | Bike Glasses |
| Bike Helmet (Must have all safety kite markings) | ||
| Drink Bottle on Bike (Especially for older competitors) | ||
| Race Belt for Quick Transition | T-shirt or bike top (to pin race number on to) | |
| Trainers with lock speed or lock laces | Trainers with Velcro Fastening (Normal Laces slow transition) 14+ Age Group Bike Shoes/clip ins |
RUNNING
| PREFERRED | ALTERNATIVE | OPTIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes from above (unless bike shoes used in which case trainer options as above) | Sun Cap | |
| Hand Running Water Bottle |
T-Shirt or TriSuit must be kept on at all times and number must be visible
| RECOMMENDED FOR TRANSITION |
|---|
| Towel to Stand On |
| Talcum Powder to put in shoes and on towel |
| Vaseline on the heels of the trainers |
| Drinks Bottle |
| USEFUL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Safety Pins to attach number to T-shirt or Number Belt | Bike Pump |
| Long thin Cable Ties to attach number to bike | Bike Tools |
| Spare Swim Hat | Spare inner tube and tyre levers |
| Spare Swim Goggles | Puncture Repair Kit |
| Insulating Tape | Bicycle Padlock |
| Bike Chain Oil | Scissors to cut excess length of cable tie before racing |
SETTING UP A DROP HANDLEBAR BIKE FOR YOUNG RIDERS
Our coaches will do as much as possible to help set up the childs bike correctly, however the following instructional video websites from Youth Cycle Sport may also help you make adjustments as your child grows: