To ensure you know what else you need to equip yourself with and to help you avoid forgetting anything when packing for the competition, we present a list of items that may be essential for your participation. Your gear may be more or less extensive, but we invite you to check out our suggestion:
Swim
Triathlon suit / swimming suit
Swim wetsuit – When the water temperature is below 14°C (for a 56.5km distance) or 16°C (for 112.99km), the wetsuit is mandatory. However, it is highly recommended for higher temperatures as well!
Swimming goggles
Nose/ear plugs – if you usually need them
Wetsuit remover – we do not recommend using oils or petroleum jelly as they can damage neoprene wetsuits
Bike
Bicycle
Helmet – absolutely mandatory!
Cycling glasses
Cycling kit (if not using a triathlon suit)
Cycling shoes
Socks
Hand pump or Co2 + spare cartridges
Spare inner tube + tire levers or tire sealant (useful during the race to avoid wasting time changing the tube)
Set of allen wrenches
2 Water bottles
Bag for storing energy bars and gels
Bike computer
Run
Running shoes
Clothing (if not using a triathlon suit)
Socks – if we need them and didn’t put them on during the cycling stage
Cap
Additional
ID document with photo
Race number belt – attach it with the number after the swimming stage
Flip-flops – useful before the swimming stage
Scissors
Second pair of running shoes (leave one pair in the transition area, the second pair will be useful right before the start for warm-up)
Warm-up clothing
Energy gels and bars
Additional swim cap – useful in case of cold water
Sunscreen
Watch / heart rate monitor + chest strap
Towel
Electrical tape – many uses for securing equipment to the bike
Chain lubricant
Rags for cleaning the bike
Large standing bike pump – easier to achieve high air pressure in the tires
Rubber bands – useful for securing cycling shoes to the bike in the optimal position