There has been some excellent discussions on this forum regarding enduro racing from those of you who have participated, especially in the longer events such as Summit Point, Nelsons Ledges and Thunderhill.

However, for those of us thinking about entering a true enduro (say longer than 3 hours), what equipment and spares are required? While I am not asking for any secret information, I was wondering, for example, how many sets of tires do you bring? For a 12 hour or 25 hour event, what do you budget for tires? How do these break down between DOT slicks and rains? What pit equipment do you bring? Do you build your own pit lighting? Etc, etc. You get the idea.

Since we are into the winter hibernation period, I though some of you might consider enlightning the novice enduro wannabees (such as me). I can't think of a more fun time to be had (my wife would totally disagree)than a 12 hour event, but I do not have a good idea as to preparation.

I think a number of us would appreciate any comments.

Thanks.

Bill Umstead