Make sure your bike is in perfect condition<\/strong> condition before departure. The tough conditions and rough slopes call for reliability, sturdiness and thorough preparation.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u2705 Before departure - Check and replace where necessary<\/h3>\n\n- \n
\ud83d\udd27 General bicycle control<\/strong> - leave your bike professional checking<\/strong> before departure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\ud83d\udd01 Replacing parts<\/strong> that are worn or damaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Tyres<\/strong> - Check for wear, cracks and pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\ud83d\udede Wheel set<\/strong> - check for play and damage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u26d3\ufe0f Wear parts<\/strong> - chain, sprockets and cassette.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\ud83d\uded1 Braking system<\/strong> - brake pads and braking power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u2699\ufe0f Bearings<\/strong> - bottom bracket, headset and wheels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\ud83d\udd0b Batteries<\/strong> - GPS, bike computer and heart rate monitor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Material tips<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Choose a sturdy mountain bike<\/strong> that can take a beating.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
A good front suspension<\/strong> reduces the strain on your back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
A full-suspension<\/strong> offers the most comfort and control on rough terrain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Mount tyres with coarse tread<\/strong>, sturdy sidewalls and good grip.<\/p>\n\n- \n
\u2705 Recommended:<\/strong> Vittoria Mezcal 2.25<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Tubeless tyres<\/strong> are highly recommended: less risk of punctures, lighter, lower rolling resistance and better grip. (Stan's No Tubes)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Provide a correct sitting posture<\/strong> so that distances to 85 km per day<\/strong> stay comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
When in doubt, always opt for reliability over lightweight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\ud83d\udce6 What should you definitely bring?<\/h2>\n\ud83d\udd29 Parts & Tools<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Valves for tubeless wheels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Brake pads (min. 2 sets)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Additional cleats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Saddle bag with inner tube, tyre repair kit and pump (CO\u2082 cartridges are not allowed on the plane)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Multitool & chain tool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Spare spokes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Additional inner tubes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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1 set of outer tyres (Vittoria Mezcal<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Extra chain + chain links to suit your MTB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Rear derailleur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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CO\u2082 patterns (in bike box, not in hand luggage)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Small bottle of latex (\u201cmilk\u201d) for tubeless tyres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udca7 Hydration & Safety<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Water bottles + Camelbak - min. 4 litres per person<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Front and rear bicycle lights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Spare torch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u26a1\ufe0f E-Bikes - More than welcome!<\/h2>\n
E-bikes are allowed and highly suitable<\/strong> For Roc du Maroc.<\/p>\n\n- \n
\ud83d\udd0b Provide at least one additional battery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u26a1 There are sufficient charging points<\/strong> present in the bivouac.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\ud83d\udd0c Fully charged batteries can be passed along with the checkpoint managers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\ud83d\udccd Important:<\/strong> A reliable and well-maintained bike is one of the keys to success at Roc du Maroc. Good preparation can mean the difference between giving up and finishing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd27 General bicycle control<\/strong> - leave your bike professional checking<\/strong> before departure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udd01 Replacing parts<\/strong> that are worn or damaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Tyres<\/strong> - Check for wear, cracks and pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udede Wheel set<\/strong> - check for play and damage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u26d3\ufe0f Wear parts<\/strong> - chain, sprockets and cassette.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\uded1 Braking system<\/strong> - brake pads and braking power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u2699\ufe0f Bearings<\/strong> - bottom bracket, headset and wheels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udd0b Batteries<\/strong> - GPS, bike computer and heart rate monitor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Choose a sturdy mountain bike<\/strong> that can take a beating.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A good front suspension<\/strong> reduces the strain on your back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A full-suspension<\/strong> offers the most comfort and control on rough terrain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mount tyres with coarse tread<\/strong>, sturdy sidewalls and good grip.<\/p>\n \u2705 Recommended:<\/strong> Vittoria Mezcal 2.25<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Tubeless tyres<\/strong> are highly recommended: less risk of punctures, lighter, lower rolling resistance and better grip. (Stan's No Tubes)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Provide a correct sitting posture<\/strong> so that distances to 85 km per day<\/strong> stay comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n When in doubt, always opt for reliability over lightweight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Valves for tubeless wheels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Brake pads (min. 2 sets)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Additional cleats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Saddle bag with inner tube, tyre repair kit and pump (CO\u2082 cartridges are not allowed on the plane)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Multitool & chain tool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spare spokes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Additional inner tubes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 set of outer tyres (Vittoria Mezcal<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Extra chain + chain links to suit your MTB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rear derailleur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n CO\u2082 patterns (in bike box, not in hand luggage)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Small bottle of latex (\u201cmilk\u201d) for tubeless tyres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Water bottles + Camelbak - min. 4 litres per person<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Front and rear bicycle lights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spare torch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n E-bikes are allowed and highly suitable<\/strong> For Roc du Maroc.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd0b Provide at least one additional battery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u26a1 There are sufficient charging points<\/strong> present in the bivouac.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udd0c Fully charged batteries can be passed along with the checkpoint managers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \ud83d\udccd Important:<\/strong> A reliable and well-maintained bike is one of the keys to success at Roc du Maroc. Good preparation can mean the difference between giving up and finishing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Material tips<\/h3>\n
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\ud83d\udce6 What should you definitely bring?<\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udd29 Parts & Tools<\/h3>\n
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\ud83d\udca7 Hydration & Safety<\/h3>\n
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\n\u26a1\ufe0f E-Bikes - More than welcome!<\/h2>\n
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