{"id":2451,"date":"2018-10-15T01:48:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T14:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/2018\/10\/15\/bowral-classic-this-sunday-final-checks-what-to-bring\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:46:15","slug":"bowral-classic-this-sunday-final-checks-what-to-bring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/2018\/10\/15\/bowral-classic-this-sunday-final-checks-what-to-bring\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowral Classic This Sunday: Final Checks &amp; What To Bring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the Bowral Classic just days away you might be prepared for the Gran Fondo event, but is your bike ready and gear packed to go?<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s still time to make those final checks and to tick items off the all-important &#8216;to pack&#8217; list! \u00a0If you haven&#8217;t yet booked the bike in for a service you should clean and properly lubricate the drivetrain, check and adjust the hex bolts on all critical components such as the seat post, saddle clamps, stem, bars and brakes.<\/p>\n<p>Talking brakes &#8211; check your pads or discs. \u00a0Want more info on ensuring your bike is ready? Peter from the Fixed Wheel Bowral has this helpful advice.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bowralclassic\/videos\/283221455627825\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>What To Bring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a\u00a0handy checklist to help ensure you\u2019ve got everything together for Sunday&#8217;s big event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your bike \u2013 Serviced, the chain lubed, tyres properly inflated and all ready to ride.<\/li>\n<li>Cycling Kit\u00a0 \u2013 Suitable for the conditions &#8211; check our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BowralClassic\">event Facebook page on Friday for the latest on the the Bowral weather and forecast temperatures<\/a><\/strong>. Socks, knicks, jersey, gloves and an under shirt is always a good idea.<\/li>\n<li>Cycling shoes<\/li>\n<li><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5164 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bowralclassic.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/1BLACK-Front-2018-Vert-Stripe-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Helmet<\/li>\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>Cycling cap<\/li>\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n<li>Chamois Cream (yes &#8230; Butt Cream).<\/li>\n<li>Sun Screen<\/li>\n<li>Multi Tool<\/li>\n<li>2 X water bottles<\/li>\n<li>Your fully charged bike computer<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition \u2013 Muesli bars &amp; nutrition products along with jelly sweets &amp; bananas will be supplied at each rest stop along the way. In addition to this you may wish to bring any preferred nutrition or hydration required for your chosen distance. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au\/performance\/nutrition\/nutrition-keeping-yourself-going-on-a-100-kilometre-ride\">For more on fuelling for a Gran Fondo read this helpful article here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bike Pump\u00a0 \u2013 One on the bike and a track up in the car for the pre-ride top up. There will be pumps available at the start area but be warned \u2013 it will be busy.<\/li>\n<li>Coffee Money \u2013 There are many cafes in the Southern Highlands + plenty of coffee options near the start line as well.<\/li>\n<li>2 x inner tubes \u2013 Riders should be able to change tubes by themselves. 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