Challenge Roth Packing List

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Personal Items:

Passport valid for at least 6 months after the date you are leaving Germany and your photo I.D. (driver’s license), plus one copy or photo of these items, in case you lose the originals
Copy of all official Challenge Roth race registration documents
Your USAT Membership license, or equivalent from your home country
Mobile phone, laptop, electronics
Chargers, and 1-2 universal power outlet adapters
Any medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, prescription eyeglasses, etc.
Road I.D. or emergency-responder wristband (not a must, but always helpful)
Credit card or AMEX (advise your financial institution in advance that you will be traveling internationally)
A few cash Euros for incidentals (an ATM is located in or near our hotels)
Car keys and house keys

Race Week:

A lightweight jacket
Sunscreen – in the summer it’s daylight in Germany until around 9:30 p.m.
Sunglasses
Comfortable clothing and shoes/sandals
A few favorite snacks to keep in your room (stored in airtight bags; we place ours in our checked luggage)
Refillable water flask to stay hydrated

Swim:

2 pairs of goggles (one for race day and a “spare”)
Flip flops or sandals
Swimsuit
Wetsuit - Sleeveless or Full Sleeve. (Pro Tip: Use what works best for YOU)
BodyGlide or TriGlide for easy in/out of your suit
Trisuit or your race day kit
Ear plugs and/or nose plugs if you use them regularly (Pro Tip: Don't try anything “New” on race day!)
Swim cap for practice swims
Lip balm
Foggies or any other goggle de-fogging product
Transition Bag (this one is our “go to” for race travel)
Your tour “swag” will include a nice Challenge Roth towel

Bike:

Your bike and wheelset
Helmet (Pro Tip: Your race helmet must be in PRISTINE condition with all appropriate manufacturer’s stickers inside)
Bike shoes
Bike pedals
Chamois Cream
Pedal wrench and Allen wrenches (if you are assembling it yourself)
Bike bottle cages and bottles (or bike hydration system)
Spare tubes
Tire levers (if you race with clinchers)
Electronics – bike computer, power meter, chargers, etc.
Sunglasses for the bike
Zip Ties
Electrical tape
Special nutrition
CO2 cartridges can be purchased at the Roth Expo

Run:

Race day kit
Running shoes
Socks – if you wear them
Race laces like “Lace Locks” for your shoes if you routinely train with them
Running shoe inserts – if you use them
Sunglasses for the run
Hat or Visor
Electronics – watches, etc. and chargers
Run belt for nutrition storage
Bib number race belt or safety pins

SPECIAL NEEDS NOTE: Challenge Roth is unlike other races in that there is no such thing as a “Special Needs Bag.” Please read the Challenge Roth Athlete Guide and notes on the race website regarding race day course nutrition, aid station placement, what’s provided at each aid station, etc.

Post-Race Bag: