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NORCAL-AR: 4/26 Almaden Quicksilver Event Info & Gear List

* Team Captains: Please make sure all your team members receive this information *

The second event in the NORCAL Adventure Racing Series is just over 1 week away: April 26th, 2008 at Almaden Quicksilver County Park in San Jose. As you know, this event is a sprint-style event and the navigation is trail-based -- therefore, perfect for new adventure racers. There is no boating in this event, but you're sure to have run running, biking, and finding the best route around Quicksilver! Here are more details regarding the event along with the required Gear List.

Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2008
Location: Almaden Quicksilver County Park (Hacienda Entrance)
The Hacienda entrance is located at the south end of the park. From Almaden Expressway, proceed 3 miles along Almaden Road through the town of New Almaden to the unpaved staging/parking area on the right. Please bring your own water.

Check-in: 7:00am - 8:20am
Event Briefing: 8:30am
Event Begins: 9:00am

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NORCAL AR (Quicksilver: 4/26/2008) GEAR LIST
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PERSONAL MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Each team member must supply the following and must carry these items at all times during competition:
> Whistle
> Knife (w/ fixed or locking blade)
> Water bottles or water bladder (suggested capacity 60 oz. or greater)
> Water purification tablets or drops - enough to purify 2 gallons of water per person if needed

BIKE SECTION EQUIPMENT
> Mountain bike
> An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap
> Rear reflector (suitable for bicycling per the motor vehicle laws)
- Team: Tire repair kit or spare tube(s)
- Team: Bike pump or inflation kits
- Team: Tool(s) suitable to tighten major bike components

MANDATORY FULL TIME TEAM EQUIPMENT
Each team must possess and carry permanently throughout the event:
> Map (Provided by Organizer)
> Passport (Provided by Organizer)
> One Cell phone
> Team first aid kit (use best judgement, see first aid kit below for suggested list of supplies)
> One compass
> Pen

SUGGESTED COMPONENTS FOR TEAM FIRST AID KITS
Teams can bring whatever they deem is necessary for First Aid. Below is a suggested list of items:

3/4" bandages; 1" bandages; Fingertip bandages; 4x4 gauze pads; 1 roll - 2" adhesive tape; 4"x6" moleskin pads; First aid tweezers; Antibacterial towelettes; Antibiotic ointment packets; Electrolyte replacement tablets; Pain reliever/fever reducer tablets (such as Tylenol, Motrin, etc.); Needle/safety pin (type-1) 1/2" length; 5' roll of duct tape.

Should you have any questions, please contact us.