Ride It | Preparation
What to Bring

At registration in Cape Town you will receive an XL Absa Cape Epic bag with your personal race number on it. Your personal Absa Cape Epic bag is the only bag that we transport between stage locations and all your personal belongings required during the race must fit into this bag (including your sleeping bag and sheets).

We recommended that you don't bring any valuables along to the Absa Cape Epic. We take no responsibility for valuables lost or damaged during the course of the event.

Recommended Riding Equipment:

• Mobile telephone (South Africa uses dual band GSM 900/1800 - this is the same
as in Europe. We do not specifically provide an area in the race village for you to
charge your phone. Please keep your phone off to conserve battery life.)
• First aid kit (foil survival blanket, first aid dressings x 3,
adhesive first aid plasters x 5, sun-block)
• Whistle
• 3 litres of liquid carrying capacity (hydration pack/water bottles)
• Emergency food
• Multi-tool/bike repair tools
• Bike computer and/or heart rate monitor (recommended)
• Basic consumables for your bike (brake pads, tubes, puncture repair, etc)
• Credit card
• 4 x cycling outfits (at least 4 sets recommended)
• Hydration pack and seat bags
• Energy bars
• Sunglasses

What to bring for the race village:

• Form of photo ID - for race registration in Cape Town
• Sleeping bag and sheet liner
• Torch
• 2 x (combination) locks (1 for Absa Cape Epic bag and 1 for tent)
• Cable ties (these are always useful)
• Bio-degradable washing detergent
• Personal toiletries (including high-factor sun cream, after-sun lotion and lip balm)
• Towel
• Bathing costume
• Casual clothes
• Mosquito repellent
• Anti-histamine (if you are allergic to bee-stings)
• Ear plugs
• Laundry Bag