Your Bike
🛠️ Equipment & Technical Preparation
Having the right equipment is absolutely essential for RocDuMaroc.
Make sure your bike is in excellent condition before departure. The demanding conditions and rough tracks require reliability, durability, and thorough preparation.
✅ Before Departure – Check and Replace Where Needed
🔧 General bike check – have your bike professionally inspected before you leave.
🔁 Replace any worn or damaged parts.
🚴♂️ Tires – check for wear, cracks, and correct pressure.
🛞 Wheelset – check for play or damage.
⛓️ Drivetrain wear parts – chain, cassette, and chainrings.
🛑 Braking system – check brake pads and braking power.
⚙️ Bearings – bottom bracket, headset, and wheel hubs.
🔋 Batteries – GPS, bike computer, and heart rate monitor.
🚴♂️ Equipment Tips
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Choose a robust mountain bike that can handle tough conditions.
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Front suspension reduces strain on your back.
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A full-suspension bike offers maximum comfort and control on rough terrain.
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Fit tires with an aggressive tread, strong sidewalls, and excellent grip.
✅ Recommended: Vittoria Mezcal 2.25
Tubeless tires are highly recommended: they reduce the risk of punctures, are lighter, allow lower tire pressure (for less rolling resistance), and offer better grip. (Stan’s No Tubes)
Ensure your riding position is correctly adjusted so you can comfortably ride distances of up to 85 km per day.
👉 Tip: When in doubt, always choose reliability over weight.
📦 Must-Have Items to Bring
🔩 Parts & Tools
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Valves for tubeless wheels
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Brake pads (at least 2 sets)
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Extra cleats
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Saddle bag with inner tube, repair kit, and pump (CO₂ cartridges are not allowed on the plane)
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Multitool and chain tool
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Spare spokes
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Extra inner tubes
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1 set of outer tires (Vittoria Mezcal)
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Spare chain + chain links compatible with your MTB
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Rear derailleur
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CO₂ cartridges (in the bike box, not in carry-on luggage)
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Small bottle of sealant (“latex”) for tubeless tires
💧 Hydration & Safety
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Water bottles + Camelbak – minimum 4 litres per person
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Front and rear lights for your bike
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Spare headlamp
⚡️ E-Bikes – More Than Welcome!
E-bikes are allowed and highly suitable for RocDuMaroc.
🔋 Bring at least one spare battery.
⚡ There are plenty of charging stations available in the bivouac.
🔌 Fully charged batteries can be handed over to checkpoint staff for transport.
📍 Important: A reliable and well-maintained bike is one of the keys to success at RocDuMaroc. Proper preparation can be the difference between quitting and crossing the finish line.
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