Entering my first ever MTB race/event/whateveryoucallit next weekend.
What's the deal with carrying stuff - camelback or bottle in cage and spares in jersey pockets?
Personal. Jersey pockets for me every time.
Yeah, I was leaning towards that - less of a sweaty back.
How long are laps? Will a 750ml bottle be enough or should I double up?
Energy drink in a bottle, couple of gels in pocket for me.
Gels in pockets, Bottles on bike, tools in pockets. One per lap - including tools today!
Sold. Thanks chaps!
Laps are 9 km (under 30 min laps is pretty quick). A bottle about half full with a tube, multi tool and mini pump in the back pocket or attached to the bike.
Solo or team? If your doing team and 1 lap at a time you won't need any water on the lap.
I disagree, I'd take a bottle with me.
If your in a team and doing one lap each, any sort of hydration pack is overkill for sure. If the weathers warm (its forecast to be quite warm) then a small bottle would be more than enough. A lot of the lap is narrowish twists through the woods so you probably wouldnt want to be grabbing a bottle there. Toward the middle and end there is some long wide and straight sections where you could easily take a glug if needed. Enjoy it, its a great fun event.