Packing List & Pre-Race Checklist

🔲 Review the race flyer on the MO NICA site or our website and Team Snap event details. Make sure TeamSnap notifications are on so you don’t miss any last minute updates in Team Chat.

🔲Full water bottles or hydration pack - Fill up at home or at your hotel or campsite; don’t arrive with empty bottles!

🔲Driving directions to the race

🔲Cycling shoes

🔲Cycling socks

🔲Helmet

🔲Eye protection - clear glasses are your safest bet

🔲Padded bike shorts and baggie shorts if you like them for race and pre-ride

🔲Team practice jersey - Please wear your practice jersey for the pre-ride.

🔲Team Jersey - You must wear your team jersey in the race; no exceptions!

🔲Gloves - full finger recommended

🔲Personal tools: Multi-tool, tube, tire levers, pump or CO2 cartridges and head. Course marshals can help you fix a flat without penalty if you have your own tools so be prepared! (11th/12th graee racers will receive a time penalty if a marshal helps them.)

🔲League number plate - Coaches will distribute these and keep between races. Don’t lose your race plate; replacements are $15!

🔲Arm warmers (weather dependent)

🔲Short or long sleeve base layer for under your jersey (weather dependent)

🔲Lightweight jacket for before the race (weather dependent)

🔲Extra clothes for after the race, including socks!

🔲Sun block

🔲Bug Spray

🔲Preferred energy food for during race (if doing multiple laps)

🔲Post-race snack or small meal (there are usually food trucks at races, but not always, plus they can have long lines)

🔲Towel (good for getting dressed/undressed discretely and cleaning-up afterwards)

🔲Small game or activity for passing time in PZ

🔲Plastic bag to put dirty/wet clothes into for drive home

🔲Snacks - team will also have some at PZ

🔲Camp chairs for Pit Zone and for parent spectating at the parent tent. Tip: put your name on your chair.

🔲 A jug of water is also great for washing after the race!