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What to Bring to Boot Camp?In general, make sure you are familiar with your equipment and that it is in good working condition prior to class.BicycleBoot Camp drills are off-road on mountain bike trails, so it is best to have a mountain bike for the class. A "cross" bike is a decent substitute if that's all you've got. In any case, your bike should be equipped with off-road tires (slicks are dangerous for the Boot Camp drills) and be in good work ing condition. Check to make sure your bike operates properly and that the brakes work. It's best to be familiar with your bike before class. Most local bike shops will rent you a good mount ain bike if you don't have one yet.
HelmetEverybody MUST wear a helmet! You will not be allowed to participate in Boot Camp without a helmet. Know how to a djust your helmet for a safe fit.Appropriate clothingYou know the weather. Unpredictable. Be prepared for rain. Be prepared for cool weather. Be prepared to sweat. The layering system is best. Wear your bike clothes and bring that jacket and a pair of tights just in case.Food and WaterBe prepared for three hours of riding and watching. Water is essential. Most people also like having an energy bar or some other source of sustenance. It's amazing how hard those drills seem when your blood sugar is in the basement. We can help the most serious cases with an offering from one of our sponsors, but don't count on our having Clif Bars™. Be prepared!Bug juiceMosquitos can smell fresh MTB blood from miles away. We've seen more than one unsuspecting Boot Camper carried away by swarms of mosquitos. Don't let that happen to you! Bring that bug juice or a loose fitting shirt or jacket.Your "Can-Do" AttitudeIn order to learn anything you must challenge yourself. The Boot Camp drills are designed for beginning mountain bikers, but not everything comes easy to everybody. We try to have at least one instructor for every five students, so as long as you are willing to try, we are willing to help you master the basics.Last modified on 2005-03-04 13:04:19 by Igor Tatarinov. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
