Hi All, I am planning on entering the hodges dam race this sunday. I am trying to decided on entering the first timers race (5mi) or the beginner class (11 mi). I'm going to pre ride the course tonight with a group, I guess I'll make my mind up then on the class.

What do you take with you during a race? I was planning on a camelback, with a spare tube, co2,and a multitool.

Any other words of wisdom from your first race experiences? If it helps I'm 25, just started riding in the spring (have about 275 miles off road this year), and ride a 2004 specialized FSR.

Thanks