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Preparing for the Rainbow Rage
There are 2 very important factors to consider when taking on the Rainbow Rage challenge.
- Hydration
- Warmth
Hydration
The Rainbow Rage takes between 4 to 9 hours to complete and so adequate hydration is essential or your performance will decrease, cramps will start etc etc. As mountain bikes normally only have a single bottle cage you will need to consider a hydration backpack.These can store 2 to 3 litres of fluid that is easily accessed through a tube over the shoulder. The internal bladders can be doubled up to give you even more capacity. If you do not have a hydration backpack, need a bigger one or your current backpack needs a new bladder call into Avanti Plus Nelson and we will help you out.
Hydration backpack page on AvantiplusNelson.co.nz.
Nutrition and Hydration Formula page on AvantiplusNelson.co.nz.
Useful tips on avoiding dehydration on Avantplus.co.nz.
Warmth
The 2009 Rainbow Rage experienced a severe drop in temperature over the final half of the ride. There are many reports of riders being caught out by not having adequate clothing.Check the windproof jackets that are still on offer at Avantplus.co.nz online store.
Men's Jackets
Women's Jackets
Further information on technical rain gear on AvantiplusNelson.co.nz
Event Preparation Tips
The last Avantiplus.com newsletter has advice on race day preparation. You can reduce stress and improve your event time by planning before race day.Finally a great You Tube video prank...
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