Mars Hill Cycling Camp
Packing Lists for MTB & Road/Gravel Camps
Please put your name on every item you don’t want to lose. A permanent marker or labels work great.
MTB Camps
Mountain bike! (clean and proper working condition). Highly recommend a tune-up before
camp, especially making sure tires (aggressive tread recommended), drivetrain (chain, cassette, chainring), brakes/pads, fork/shocks, dropper post are in excellent condition. If you run tubeless tires, please top off with a couple ounces of sealant in each tire. While we’ll have tools and some extra parts for basic repairs, no one wants to walk out of the woods due to preventable issues.
Parts specific to your bike for unforeseen repairs. For example: extra tire, hanger, chain,
tubes, spokes, shoe cleats (if clipless), brake pads. If you happen to have an extra rear
derailleur, bring it just in case (but don't go buy one).
Strongly recommend a hydration pack which can also carry food and items to fix a flat (plugs, tubes, tire levers, CO2 cartridges and inflator or mini-pump), multi-tool, quick-link for your chain type, etc.
Road/Gravel Camp
Road or Gravel bike! (clean and proper working condition). Highly recommend a tune-up before camp, especially making sure tires, drivetrain (chain, cassette, chainring), and brakes/pads are in excellent condition. We’ll have tools and some parts for basic repairs.
Parts specific to your bike for unforeseen repairs. For example: extra tire, tubes, hanger, chain, spokes, shoe cleats, brake pads.
If opting for the hybrid gravel option: road and gravel tires/wheels to swap out, or you can ride gravel tires during our road rides.
A seat pack to carry: spare tube and items to fix a flat (plugs, tire levers, CO2 cartridges and inflator or mini-pump), multi-tool, quick-link for your chain type, etc.
All Camps
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All camp paperwork/waivers completed by both campers and legal parents/guardians. You will receive an e-sign packet of documents a few weeks before camp's start date.
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Pillows and linens/blanket or sleeping bag
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Bath towel(s)
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Swimsuit
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Yoga or exercise mat (or an extra towel works too)
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Notebook/pen for taking notes during presentations
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Helmet (without cracks, undamaged)
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Cycling glasses or sunglasses for eye protection when riding
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Water bottle for everyday hydration and two cycling water bottles and/or a hydration pack
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Shoes (cycling and street)
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Riding gear: 2-4 kits, including jerseys, shorts, socks, gloves, glasses, helmet, light rain jacket or windbreaker, vest, arm and knee warmers. It can get chilly and the weather can change rapidly in the summer and at higher elevations
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Casual clothes for off the bike activities. It can sometimes get a little chilly mornings and night.
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Sunscreen (if you need something particular; we'll have plenty too)
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Toiletry kit including soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, any medications and other personal items
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Dirty clothes bag. Laundry machines are free. We'll provide laundry soap
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We will have snacks for between meals and a variety of fueling products for riding. If you want something specific to your needs be sure to bring it
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A little money. There may be opportunities to purchase souvenirs, snacks