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Sunday, April 8, 2012

BB Blaze Equipment List

The following are compulsory for all INDIVIDUAL participants, unless state otherwise.

1. Haversack or backpack with hydration bag.
2. At least 3L of water, bottled or hydration bag.
3. Bicycle helmets.
4. Energy food
5. Breakfast and Lunch
6. Cycling gloves
7. 2 whistles per team
8. Poncho

The following are compulsory for all TEAMS.

1. 1 Navigational compass
2. Water-proofed 1:50000 topographical map of Singapore. See note 2 below
3. 1 map marker
4. 1 First Aid Kit, see note (c) below.
5. 1 mobile phone which has its number registered for the BB Blaze.
6. 1 bicycle repair kit, see note (a) below.
7. Torchlight

Notes:

a) Mountain bikes are recommended. Participants are expected to repair their own bicycles in the event of a breakdown. No replacement bicycles will be provided, and companies will not be allowed to help their teams swap out the bicycles should they break down. A bicycle repair kit should compromise of at least the following:
- 1 spare tube (preferably 2)
- 1 mini pump
- 3 tire lever

b) Additional maps may be perchased from the BB Shop.

c) A First Aid kit should comprise of the following:
- 2 triangular bandage
- 2 crepe bandage (at least 7cm wide)
- 1 antiseptic cream (for falls and cuts)
- 10 elastoplasts/ handy plasts (waterproof)
- 1 scissor
- 1 adhesive tape
- 10 sterile gauze (at least 6cm by 6cm)
- 10 safety pins
- 8 oral hydration salts
- 8 alcohol wipes
- 1 bottle of antiseptic lotion
- 1 packet of sterile cotton balls
- 1 tube of muscle rub/ deep heat

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