GET READY

Get Ready

We are going to tell you straight-up...the Sea-2-Key Double Century will not be an easy event.

We are also going to tell you that if you're not prepared, it's likely that you may not finish.

Here are some quick facts:

  • You will be pedaling for 12-14 hours over a 200 mile course.
  • Your body needs to be prepared
  • Your bike needs to be prepared

Pre-Planning

Four Weeks Before the Event

Bike and Body

  • Professional Bike Fit
  • Professional Bike Check
    • Replace chain and cassette
    • Replace handlebar tape
    • True wheels
    • Check brake pads
    • Check / tighten bottle cage bolts
    • Clean / lube cables
    • Check bottom bracket

    Training

    • Century Ride - 5.5 hours or faster
    • Work on Nutrition & Hydration

    Two Weeks Before the Event

    Bike & Body

    • Professional Bike Fit - Adjustments
    • New Tires on bike
    • New Tubes on bike

    Training

    • Century Ride - 5.5 hours or faster
    • Dial in Nutrition & Hydration

    Event Day

    Mandatory

    Personal Equipment & Apparel

    • Helmet
    • Reflective Tape for Helmet
    • Cycling Shoes
    • Jersey
    • Bibs / Shorts
    • Socks
    • Gloves
    • Sunglasses / Goggles

    Bike Equipment

    • Lights - Front
    • Lights - Rear
    • Flat Tire Repair Items
      • 2 tubes
      • 4 CO2 canisters

    Misc

    • Cue Sheet
    • Download route to device / phone
    • Cell Phone
    •  ID
      • Government issued ID
      • Road ID / SportsTAG ID
    • Insurance card
    • Cash
      • Convenience stores along the course.
    • Ziplock bags
    • Emergency Contact Info

    Electronics

    • Fully charge
      • Phone
      • Garmin/Wahoo/etc
      • Front light
      • Rear light
    • USB Cable to charge phone/Garmin
    • Extra Lithium Batteries

    Strongly Recommended

    Bike Equipment

    • Spare Tire
    • Tire Sealant
    • Flat Tire Repair Items
      • 2 tubes
      • 4 CO2 canisters
      • Patches
    • Electrical Tape
    • Chain Wax

    Nutrition

    • Nutrition
      • Gels
      • Bars
    • Electrolytes
      • Powder

    Batteries

    • Change Batteries
      • Heart Rate Monitor
      • Cadence sensor
      • eTap / Di2
      • PowerMeter

      Skin Care

      • Chamois cream
      • Sunscreen

        Extra Apparel

        • Sunsleeves
        • Reflective Clothing
        • Reflective Safety Vest
        • Reflective ankle bracelets
        • Extra Socks

          First Aid

          • Advil / Tylenol