# BRM Ride Checklist
A work-in-progress checklist for long distance riding and BRM.
## Pre-Packing Checklist
- [ ] Sign Waiver Form
- [ ] Charge lights
- [ ] Charge power bank
- [ ] Charge air pump
- [ ] Charge cyclocomputer
- [ ] Buy spare batteries
- [ ] Buy food (see list below)
- [ ] Set up navigation for offline use
- [ ] Set up timestamp camera on phone
- [ ] Print cue sheet
- [ ] Check air pressure
- [ ] Cook pre-ride meal
## Packing Checklist
### Mandatory
- [ ] Brevet Card (Get it after bike inspection)
- [ ] Signed Waiver Form
- [ ] Helmet
- [ ] Front headlight
- [ ] Rear red light
- [ ] Fixed Bib / AIR number
- [ ] Reflective vest
- [ ] Zip cover for Brevet Card
### Bike-Related
- [ ] Cyclocomputer
- [ ] Air pump
- [ ] Puncture Kit
- [ ] Multi-tool
- [ ] Spare tubes
- [ ] Spare lights
### Other Personal Items
- [ ] Power bank
- [ ] Batteries
- [ ] Gloves
- [ ] Hand sleeve
- [ ] Glasses (Cat 1 / Cat 3)
- [ ] Rain jacket
- [ ] Shower cap
### Food
- [ ] Water
- [ ] Enerzal
- [ ] Banana
- [ ] Dates
- [ ] Chikki
- [ ] Raisins
- [ ] Snickers
## Mid-Ride Carb Reference — 90g/hr Target
This table is a ready reference for fueling combinations during long endurance rides and 200km brevets. Each column is a self-contained hourly intake option targeting ~90g of carbs. Enerzal (500ml) is the constant base across all combinations, delivering ~30g/hr predictably. The remaining ~60g is met through solids or roadside top-ups depending on availability. Options are ordered from most preferred to last resort.
| Combo | A: Banana+Dates | B: Banana+Chikki | C: Fallback | D: Sugarcane | E: Backup of Backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Enerzal 500ml** | 30g | 30g | 30g | 30g | 30g |
| | | | | | |
| Bananas 2 nos | 34g | 34g | — | — | — |
| Dates 3 nos | 20g | — | 20g | — | — |
| Jaggery chikki 1 piece | — | 22g | 22g | — | — |
| Raisins 40g | — | — | 18g | 10g | — |
| Sugarcane juice 500ml | — | — | — | 50g | — |
| Snickers 100g | — | — | — | — | 57g |
| | | | | | |
| **Total** | **84g** | **86g** | **90g** | **90g** | **87g** |
**Decision logic on the ride:**
- **A or B** — default when passing any banana vendor
- **C** — no vendor, fully self-contained from pockets
- **D** — sugarcane stall spotted, lightest solid load
- **E** — everything gone except Snickers, last resort