Equipment transport

Each participant will be given a duffel bag of the size minimum 70 litre as well as a small bag, size approx. 10 litre. Both bags will be handed to riders during race registration.

All rider’s equipment for the race, including a sleeping bag needs to fit into the duffel. The duffel is labeled and will be transported from one camp to another.

Riders can bring the smaller bags to the start line where he/she can leave the bag to be transported to the finish line.

Clothes and equipment other than fit in the bags will not be transported.

Dealing with icelandic weather

In order to make the race experience as pleasant as possible we want to make sure that all participants are well prepared and equipped for the race.

The equipment needed for the race is dependent on weather. In Iceland, the weather can be pretty unpredictable and may change rapidly and dramatically. That’s why we’ll start by adding information about what can be expected weather wise in this area in August.

Temperatures can fall approximately 1 degree for each 100 meters of ascent. By sea level temperatures in August can vary from 8 degrees celsius to 18 degrees. This means that in some areas in the race temperatures can be low.

Some wind and periodic rain showers are just as common as calm weather.

Equipment list

We recommend that for riders bring different layers and equipment to cover the weather variability. Please make sure to bring clothing that will keep you warm despite being wet. We do not recommend bringing cotton clothing to use on or off the bike.

Please note that list is not limited to the following items and is merely a suggestion. Every rider is responsible for his/her own equipment choice.

For riding

Two or more race kits

Leg warmers (even winter thick)

Arm warmers (even winter thick) or long sleeves

Thick socks

Waterproof jacket

Hat

Gloves

Base layer (thick & thin to choose from)

For off the bike

Warm jacket (down jacket or primaloft recommended)

Warm pants and/or base layer

Warm inner layer (pants and sweater)

Waterproof outer layer (jacket and pants)

Towel

Bathing suit

Warm socks (wool or other than cotton)

Good waterproof shoes

We recommend using the space in the duffel wisely. Please note that we cannot guarantee that clothes and shoes can dry out overnight in case they get wet.

Party dress code

The rules are that there are no rules. Please dress as you feel comfortable for a casual cocktail hour. The finishing party in Viðey island takes place partly outdoors and we recommend being dressed to the occasion.