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Packing List

User Options:

Each rider is allowed two pieces of luggage weighing less than 25 lbs each. Use the luggage tags from your Rider Packet and attach to each piece. Be sure to include a personal tag as well with name and mobile phone number.

Let us transport your luggage for free! It’s simple:

Day 1:

  • San Antonio - Drop your bags at one of our official luggage trucks in Parking Lot B or C at the Alamodome.
  • Comal County Fair Grounds – Your bags will be waiting for you in alpha numeric order.

Day 2:

  • Comal County Fair Grounds - Drop your bags off at one of our official luggage trucks.
  • Alamodome - Pick up your bags from the luggage area at the Finish Line inside the Alamodome *Be sure to take you bags with you when you leave San Antonio. You are responsible for putting your bags on your bus if you are using the official Bike MS: Valero transportation.

En Route

  • Helmet – REQUIRED
  • Rider Numbers and wristband – REQUIRED
  • Padded bike shorts and jersey
  • Cycling gloves and shoes
  • Sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen
  • Tire patch kit, spare tubes and tire pump
  • Identification (driver’s license)
  • Medical Insurance Card
  • Medication
  • Emergency cash and credit card
  • Water bottles/hydration pack
  • Jacket/rain poncho
  • Camera

In Overnight Bag

  • Tent (optional)
  • Sleeping bag and pillow
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Towel for shower
  • Toiletries, including medications, soap and shampoo
  • Change of clothes for Saturday evening
  • Plastic bike seat cover for Saturday night
  • Riding clothes for Sunday
  • Change of clothes for bus trip home
  • Comfortable shoes