All,
This will be somewhat long but this information will help you accomplish several tasks that will prepare you for RAGBRAI. Attached to this e-mail you will also find a spread sheet that will bring you up to date on the team $$$$. As we work our way down to RAGBRAI D-day I hope this will answer questions and let you know who to call if you need anything.
What to Pack
Find your helmet, make sure it fits correctly. Wear it whenever you are on a bike during
RAGBRAI! Here are some tips to help make sure you and your helmet are meant for each other.
Three Tips to Help Insure a Proper Helmet Fit
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The shake test. Put the helmet on your head and move it side to side and front and back, making sure the fit pads hold the helmet securely to your head.
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Make sure the helmet sits level on your head. You should have about a finger's width between your eyebrow and the bottom of the helmet when the straps are tight. If the helmet tends to creep up where it looks more like a sunbonnet, the straps in front of the ear will need to be shortened.
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Most importantly make sure that your straps are adjusted correctly. The straps should feel somewhat tight so that when you open your mouth, you feel the helmet press firmly against your head. You also should not be able to pull the helmet off when the chin strap is tightened.
Bicycle Equipment: Wheel Bag is a must, the way we pack the TRUCK it will insure your wheel is protected and fits into our bike carrier well. Bicycle shops can handle most any mechanical need you have, but you might consider bringing a small repair kit that includes a tire, spare tube, tire spoons and small wrenches. In addition, a rear view mirror, bike gloves, pump, bike bag, rain gear, bicycle lock and water bottles are necessary equipment. There is also a expo every afternoon and it will provide you with a place to purchase anything bike related you will need.
Storage Box: You will all need to pack all of your gear in a 35 Gal hard container . This will hold everything except Bike helmet, sleeping bag, tent, fold-up chair, and camping bed
Camping Equipment: For camping you'll need a sleeping bag, pillow, camping bed (Air bed or what you would like to sleep on call me if you have questions), tent, ground cloth, rope, stakes and a flashlight.
Toiletries: Pack a towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, skin lotion, shampoo, soap, razor, nail clippers, brush/comb, hair ties/barrettes, deodorant, mirror and toilet tissue. Again pack what you think you will really need there are no fashion shows so less is better.
Clothes: All T-shirts/shirts must have some type of USAF logo name on them (if you have a question call me), shorts, rain poncho, a jacket (it will be hot, cold, wet…), pants, warm-up suit (if you have USAF PT gear bring that), underwear, socks, shoes, thongs (for the feet), sleepwear, swimsuit (optional), and sweatbands/bandannas should get you through the week.
First Aid: Pack aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamins, Band-Aids, gauze, tape, first aid cream, lip balm, sun block, insect repellent, safety pins, special medicines, Campho-Phenique, and sanitary protection if needed with disposable bags. Paramedic teams patrol the bicycle route and emergency medical treatment will be available in each campground. Baby wipes are also a must I will bring a big box but you will need them and zip lock sandwich bags to carry them around.
Miscellaneous: Bring an alarm clock, spare glasses, sunglasses, a scouting knife, camera, film, watch, earplugs, ID, money, traveler's checks, credit cards, journal, pens, pencils, stamps,

address book, several plastic trash bags for rain protection and zip-lock bags. Be sure to enclose everything in a water-tight plastic bags (Zip lock bags).
Please put identification on everything you bring along on RAGBRAI. This is not required if you make good use of your 35 Gal container.
 Please put identification on everything you bring along on RAGBRAI.
 Try not to overpack. You will be in cycling gear most of the time, so street clothes are worn for only a few hours each day.
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Gear bag (For team Langley this will be a 22 Gal Rubbermaid container)
Underwear
Socks
Sweater/jacket
T-shirts (you will wear USAF gear at all times)
Bathing suit
Sunglasses
Flashlight w/ extra batteries
Comb/Brush
Towel/Washcloths
Small towel for shower floor
Sunscreen
Aspirin/tylenol
Campo-phenique/Bactine
Lip balm
Shoes/Sandals
Shorts/pants
Baseball cap/hat
Talcum powder
Toothpaste
Soap/Shampoo
Shaving gear
Deodorant
Insect repellent
Toilet tissue (remove cardboard tube to save space!)
Shower shoes/sandals
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Pad

Ground cloth
Zip-lock bags (S, M, L)
Alarm clock
Stakes/Hammer
Clothes Line/Clothes Pins
Jersey
Bike Shorts
Bike Socks
Riding shoes
Helmet
Water bottles and/or Camelbak
Bike
Sunglasses
Gloves
RAGBRAI wrist and bike bands
Raingear
Pump/CO2 inflator & cartridges
Bike lock & cable
Spare tubes
Spare tires
Bike tools
Bandana
Camera/LOTS of film
Camp Chair
Cell Phone
Small mirror for helmet
ID
Watch
Money
Pillow
Sweatbands
Powergel/Powerbars
Powdered sports drink mix (plus small baggie to refill on the road)
Baby wipes
Fanny pack
Stamps
Paper/pen
Ear plugs
Battery operated fan
Bungee cords
Leatherman
Rags