Tour de Hood : EVENT : REGISTER : PREPARE : LODGING : SPONSORS : FAQ : CONTACT Tour de Hood - Preparation Are you tough enough for de Hood? 42 mies, 4,800 Feet, Astonishingly Scenic Views, Mind-Numbing Climbing Pain… The Tour de Hood is a challenging 42 miles with 4,800 feet of climbing. Proper preparation will include distance riding, hill climbing, proper fueling and hydration, as well has having a well-running bicycle. Prepare Your Bike : Prepare Your Body & Mind : Pack for the Ride Prepare your bike: A well running bicycle should include: • Working gears and brakes • A variety of gearing for conquering hills, flat and rolling terrain, and descents • Properly inflated tires with minimal wear and no cuts or gashes • True and easily spinning wheels • Comfortable saddle that you have spent time riding on • Proper bike fit, to ensure comfort during long rides Visit one of our ride partner shops for the best bicycle preparation. • Discover Bicycles, Hood River • River City Bicycles, Portland • Bend Bike N Sport, Bend Prepare your body and mind: The date of the 2008 ride is Sunday, May 18. Most riders preparing for a ride this challenging should be riding their bicycles at least three times per week for the past several months, with longer rides on the weekends. Training programs and guides for the Tour de Hood are available at a discounted rate through ride sponsor Wenzel Coaching. Pack for the Ride: Bike Equipment: • A good bicycle with tires, gears and brakes in good condition • ANSI or Snell approved helmet • Small repair kit including: a tire, spare tube, tire irons, patch kit, multi-tool (including Allen wrench) • Rear view mirror • Water bottles and cages (2) • Frame pump or CO2 cartridges • Rag • Bike lock & cable (optional, in case you want to park your bike at the expo) Clothing: • Cycling Jerseys • Cycling Shorts • Sweat-wicking undershirt • Jacket • Cycling tights or leg warmers • Rain gear • Socks • Cycling Shoes • Cycling shoe booties • Cycling Gloves (including long figured gloves) • Under helmet cap • Sweatband First Aid: • Sun screen • Lip balm • Chamois cream • Any personal medications, inhalers, allergy or bee sting kits. • Insurance card • Aspirin or other pain killer • Band-Aids • Disposable bags • Insect repellent • Ointment Miscellaneous: • Sunglasses • Camera • Food and drink mix, if you have allergies or have specific riding food or drink needs • Watch or cycling computer • ID (driver's license) • Money/ credit cards • Toilet paper (just in case) • Cell phone for emergency contact (Be aware, however, that cell service is not available on all sections of the ride course) For more information contact tourdehood@orangecatevents.com or 541-912-9792.