Mandatory Safety Gear

Every Mountainadoras ride requires a bike helmet and closed-toe athletic shoes (MTB-specific shoes are nice, but any closed two sneaker will work).

We also recommend getting additional protective gear like sunglasses/goggles and gloves. Santa Barbara trails have a ton of flies and tend to get overgrown quickly so these basics will be a huge help keeping eyes clear and hands from getting scratched.

Other Gear

At a minimum for each ride:

• Water 

• Lights (red for rear | white for front for road or evening rides) 

• Extra layers (dependent on weather!)

Optional gear recommended for longer rides:

• Snacks and cash/card in case we make a stop 

For backcountry (or longer rides), you may want to bring:

• Extra tube(s)

• Flat repair kit

• CO2 or a mini pump 

Many ride leads will likely have trail-side repair supplies available, but they may not work for your bike, so best to bring your own!