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Interesting Fiona only had a sleeping bag? Wondering what would happen if she encountered heavy rain etc. and was a good distance from anywhere. The top riders seem to pack incredibly minimal for both TABR and TCR.
Squaredisk-
If you don't have the right gear and don't find somewhere to stay, it's best to keep riding.
It's much less of an issue for faster riders. Where you are likely to get caught out is in the mountains and the fastest riders tend to be so much quicker up the big mountains =less time between towns
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If you can't find shelter you keep riding. There's always something nearby.
frank9755
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He carries things like a camera stand and I'd die if I used his sleep setup.
After some basics, it's totally personal what to carry and the only way to find out what works is to pack a bike and test some stuff. Reading enough kit lists beforehand can save you some money on wasted kit purchases but it's hard to know what you can get away with/without until you try. Conditions and terrain also dictate clothing and sleeping selections. My setup has changed every race.