Prior to the beginning of every practice each rider must be ready with the following to be allowed to ride with the team

• Undamaged helmet

  • Immediately replace any helmet that is involved in a crash involving the head.

  • Bontrager will replace a crashed helmet for free within the first year

  • Virginia Tech is internationally recognized for their testing of sports helmets. Helmet performance does not always directly link to price VT Helmet Ratings 

• Gloves (open or closed fingers are acceptable)

• Close toed shoes.  Preferably shoes designed for mountain bike pedals

• Water bottle or pack

• Rear flashing light for occasions when trail access requires riding on roads

• Lights for night riding.  At least one helmet mounted or handle bar mounted.  Preferably both.  Some options 

  • NiteRider Lumina 1200 Boost 

  • Cateye AMPP

  • Outbound Lighting

• Bike specific multitool

• Spare tire tube and pump OR tubeless patch kit and CO2

• Bike without known mechanical issues

  • Minor adjustments before practice are acceptable but significant issues will be asked to sit out practice.