The Mad Cow 2009 Required Gear List
The following is the minimum required gear list for The Mad Cow 2009. Solo racers must carry both the individual gear as well as the team gear.
Individual Gear (required at all times)
• Hydration System, minimum 32oz. (may be bladder and/or bottles)
Team Gear (required at all times)
• Maps (provided to you on race day)
• Checkpoint Clue Sheet (provided to you on race day)
• Map Case (large ziploc bag is acceptable)
• $5 in cash (more details on this will be provided on race day)
• Writing utensil (fine-tipped Sharpie is recommended)
• Cell phone
• Dry bag for cell phone
• Medical kit (as described below)
Biking Gear - Individual (required during all biking sections)
• Bike (Mountain Bike, Road Bike, and Hybrid are all acceptable)
• Biking Helmet
• Spare Tube
Biking Gear - Team (required during all biking sections)
• Tire Levers
• Allen Wrench Set
• Inflation Device (pump or CO2 cartridges)
Paddling Gear - Individual (required during all paddling sections)
• PFD
• Paddle
Paddling Gear - Team (required during all paddling sections)
• Boat (canoe or kayak)
Medical Kit
• Antibiotic Ointment (minimum 0.5 oz.)
• Medical Tape (1 roll)
• 3" Wide Ace Bandage
• 3" x 3" Gauze Pads (minimum 3)
• Painkiller tablets (acetaminophen, aspirin, etc.) (minimum 4)
• Anti-inflammatory tablets (ibuprofin, etc.) (minimum 4)
• Sunscreen (minimum 1 oz.)
Please contact us with any questions you may have.