Official Gear List: Mandatory Personal Equipment (to be carried at all times) • Race organization provided racing number to be visible over all other clothing • We strongly encourage you to carry spare cash/change as it may be needed on the course Mandatory Team Equipment (to be carried at all times) • First Aid Kit suitable for 3 persons (See below for a list of specific items) • 1 compass or GPS or map • 1 cellular phone • 1 writing utensil Mandatory Individual Bike Equipment • Road Bike • Bike Helmet Mandatory Individual In-Line Skate Equipment • In-line skates OR non-motorized scooter • Bike or Skate Helmet • Wrist guards and knee guards are recommended Mandatory Team Rafting/Creeking Equipment (If you elect to provide your own, although the race will supply): • 1 floatation device suitable for 3 people (i.e. kayak, canoe) - or, if a family of 4, suitable for 4 people • OR 3 separate floatation devices suitable for 1 person each (inner-tube or board) - if family section needs to raft/creek, we will provide all equipment • All competitors must wear a life vest and helmets while competeing in this aspect of the race. Race will provide, but you can bring your own. Mandatory First Aid Kit • ¾” adhesive bandages • 1 Ace bandage • Mole Skin • Antibiotic ointment packet • Electrolyte replacement tablets • Sunscreen • Tylenol or equivalent Recommended Personal Equipment (Not mandatory) • Polar Fleece top • Biking shirt • Long sleeve t-shirt • Water/wind resistant shell • Water bottles or water bladder • 2 pairs of shoes • Protective in-line skate gear • Sun glasses Recommended Team Equipment • Multi-tool • 2 spare Tubes • Patch Kit • Extra compass • 1 waterproof map/passport holder

I have all that stuff. Does that make me weird?

No. Having all that stuff isn't what makes you weird.

Strangest thing on the list: you have an option of a compass OR a GPS? Wouldn't option B give you a hella big advantage?

What is it, then?