Race Checklist
The definitive gear checklist for Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlons. You can also download a copy here.
General
- Triathlon Ireland Card ID for registration
- Print-out of registration documentation / acceptance slip / e-mail
- Race number and stickers
- Print-out of race briefing document
- Print-out of map / directions to registration / race
Bike
- Helmet
- Cycle shoes
- Elastic bands for attaching cycle shoes to bike for T1 (if desired)
- Sunglasses
- Cycle Gloves
- Track Pump/Bike pump
- Spare Tubes
- Tyre Levers
- Bike multi-tool / set of allen keys
- Torque wrench
- Chain oil
- C02 cartridges / valve
- Puncture repair spray canister (for tubular tyre punctures)
- Water Bottles / energy drink
- Aero water bottle / elastics
- Nutrition ( gels +/- bar- depending on distance)Tape to tape gels to crossbar of bike
- Handlebar tape
Swim
- Goggles (and a spare)
- Ear plugs (and spares)
- Flip-flops or throw-away hotel slippers
- Tri Suit
- Wet Suit
- Wet Suit repair glue
- Swim Hat
- Anti-fog for goggles
- Wet Suit Lubricant
- Vaseline / Body Glide
- Towel for transition area
- Spare water bottle / water bottle for washing off grit/sand off feet in T1
Run
- Race number / gel belt
- Hat / visor
- Runners
- Elastic ‘lock lace’ laces for runners
- Running socks (most triathetes don’t’ bother with socks for shorter races)
- Running and Bike Top / T-shirt Runners (or Tri-Suit)
- Talcum powder for bike and run shoes
- Heart Rate Monitor / Watch
