Must-Haves and Nice-to-Have basics for cycling equipment / accessories

I came up with a basic list for the Intro to biking class I helped teach at Stanford. I think it would be helpful to many - so am going to post it! Enjoy!

Gear!

Sometimes I worry that I get so excited about new GEAR! My new smokin' pink hot Giro helmet arrived today. Makes me want to go ride! See guys... that's why some of girls are different, pretty stuff makes us want to wear it, use it, and go outside and ride! I just KNOW that this pink flamed E2 will help me ride faster at my race on Friday. I'll also be powered by Sidi Shoes, Enervit Cheerpacks, and my gorgeous GT Zaskar!

I'm excitedly prepping and loading all my gear, as I head to Monterey tomorrow. I'll see if I can post throughout the weekend, should be lots of good sites to see! Wish me luck, as I hope to be STRONG, LIGHT and BEAUTIFUL out there! My race starts at 3 pm Friday, and I think the old lady group will be off around 3:30 - and I expect a 1:45-1:55 time on the course. Stay SLaB!

ON YOUR LEFT on your right

How cool are these Arm Warmers? 

Wear the "On Your Left" on your right arm as you pass folks by, or the "Zero Emissions" to show your greener side, and sense of humor - as under that statement it says.... "except that burrito I had at lunch".

Oh, nice vest and jersey underneath too! Shameless self promotion of the new SLaB gear - available on www.iamSLaB.com (direct iamslabshop.com). Become a SLaB member and save!