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Plan to Bring

• A properly fitting helmet. Participants are required to wear their helmets at all times while riding!
• A water bottle
• Cycling gloves
• Sun screen
• Spare tube, CO₂ or pump, and tire levers
• In a duffle bag or packpack - a bathing suit and clothes to change into.
• Friends and Family to join you at the party.

Logistics

• Please arrive at the GCDS parking lot 30 minutes before you plan to head off on your bicycle so you can register, change into your new jersey, make sure your bike is working, and most importantly, so the people you want to cycle with don't leave you behind! Click here for direction!
• All riders must wear their Climb jerseys to identify themselves as participants and help keep the riding groups together. Anyone not in their official jersey won't be served at the rest stops. Restrooms at GCDS will be available for changing clothes.
• Please bring a backpack or duffle bag with a change of clothes and personal items that you will need at the end of the ride. All riders will receive a Harlem Academy Climb towel, but you are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, comfortable shoes, etc.
• Families and friends are very welcome to the after party.

There is NO RAIN DATE.
The Climb will be held rain or shine.