BBAQ 2008

All Participants please take note of the Equipments that are suppose to be brought on that day. As all of us will be staying at Jonathan Lee's house on friday, which is the day before the race, do have all the equipment with you.


Race Info

This year's race will be separated into 2 legs. The top teams that finish by a determined time at the end of Leg 1 will be allowed to participate in the full extent of Leg 2.


Activity Information
Information about the type of activities in each leg will not be fully disclosed, but here are some hints to help you prepare:
Leg 1 - On foot, 1 activity
Leg 2 - On bicycle & foot, 3 activities


BBAQ Start & End Point
The start and end point for BB Adventure Quest 2008 is ITE College West (Dover Campus), 20 Dover Drive Singapore 138682.


Participants may begin reporting from 0500 hrs onwards, and must complete checking in by 0600 hrs. Marshals must report together with their teams, unless already informed to do so otherwise by their Leg ICs.
How to get there
Location Map & Directions: http://www.ite.edu.sg/college_west/dr/drContact.htm


Bicycle Drop-off and Pick-up Point
The bicycle drop-off and pick-up point is at the concrete space at the corner of Blk 16 Ghim Moh Road.
Location Map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_30493/


Equipment list
The following are compulsory for all INDIVIDUAL participants, unless stated otherwise:

1. Haversack or backpack with hydration bag.
2. At least 3 litres of water, bottled or in hydration bag.
3. Bicycle helmets.
4. Bicycles, see note *1 below.
5. Long / track pants for rappelling.
6. Energy food.
7. Cycling gloves
8. Whistles per team NEW!
9. Poncho. (optional)

Note that while it is possible that not all participants in the team are required to perform activities such as rock wall climbing, the exact number of participants required to do it will not be revealed. It is thus up to the individual teams to decide how well prepared they should be.


The following are compulsory for all TEAMS:

1. 1 Navigational compass
2. Water-proofed 1:50 000 topographical map of Singapore. See note *2 below.
3. 1 map marker
4. 1 First Aid kit, see note *3 below.
5. 1 mobile phone which has its number registered for the Adventure Quest.
6. 1 bicycle repair kit, see note *1 below.

Notes:
*1. Due to the nature of the cycling component of the event, bicycles used should be mountain bicycles or all-terrain bicycles. No BMX or racers should be used. All bicycles must be equipped with front and rear reflectors. It is advisable that cyclists equip themselves with cycling gloves as well.
Participants are expected to repair their own bicycles in the event of a breakdown. No replacement bicycles will be provided, and companies will not be allowed to help their teams swap out the bicycles should they break down. A bicycle repair kit should comprise of at least the following:
- 1 spare tube (preferably 2)
- Mini pump
- 3 x tire lever

*2. Additional maps may be purchased from the BB Shop.

*3. A First-Aid kit should comprise of the following:
1. 2 x triangular bandage
2. 2 x crepe bandage (at least 7cm wide)
3. 1 x antiseptic cream (for falls & cuts)
4. 10 x elastoplasts / handy plasts (waterproof)
5. 1 x scissors
6. 1 x adhesive tape
7. 10 x sterile gauze (at least 6cm by 6cm)
8. 10 x safety pins
9. 8 x oral rehydration salts NEW!
10. 8 x alcohol wipes NEW!
11. 1 x bottle of antiseptic lotion NEW!
12. 1 x packet of sterile cotton balls NEW!
13. 1 x tube of muscle rub / deep heat NEW!

Others
All participants registered are eligible for 1 BB Dri-fit Polo T-shirt each.
UPDATE: T-shirts will only be distributed at the end of the BBAQ race, at the End Point.