In Adventure Racing, every teammate should have a tow rope on the bike and the run..

Here is the quick how-to instructions on making your own Bike Tow Rope (courtesy of JT of Team Racing with Giants):
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Here’s what you need:
1. Mini retractable dog leash. You can use the smallest one they sell. Be sure to get one where the leash is a string not a ribbon.
2. Small bungie cord. I use the white stuff which is a few mm thick from REI. (Buy a bunch of this as you also use this for run tows)
3. Large zip ties (the type that have some type of weight rating — around a 1/4 inch thick)

Steps:
1. Tie a pretty big knot in the dog leash cord, near the metal clip designed to hook onto a dog collar.
2. Tie a loop of the bungie to the leash, right next to where you tied the knot.
3. Cut off the metal clip last.
4. Hook to your seat post using bungies (or you can try to just put in through the seat post directly like shown here):
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5. Last thing.. just make sure your leg doesn’t rub on it.

Happy Towing!

Whether you are doing a sprint or a long race, here are some important things to help your adventure…

• Plastic box – Bring 1 plastic Storage container – similar to this http://www.rubbermaid.com/rubbermaid/product/product.jhtml?prodId=HPProd2935118
   Most of your racing stuff should fit inside this box. Keep this box in the transition area.
• Garbage bag – Bring a garbage bag for all your dirty wet stuff after the race is over
  Change of clothing – Bring some clothing to put on after the race. Clean warm clothing is a must for HMB. It gets cold.
• Food – Your body can only absorb about 200 -250 calories an hour when you are racing or training. If you put more than that into your stomach, your body will dump it. Which means that you will have to find a port a potty instead of your checkpoint. Port-a-potty is worth 0 points in a race ?
• Fluids – Your body can only absorb 16-25 of water each hour. 16oz= small water bottle 25 oz = Large bottle. If you exceed this amount, check for closet port-a-potty location
• Race simple – Don’t over plan or over prepare. You will be faced with challenges and the adventure is figuring out the answer together.
• Feet – always keep your feet happy. Remove sand and rocks when possible. Don’t damage your feet.
  Look up – Too many people race with their head down. Look up, look around, and enjoy what you are doing.
• Money – always have $17 with you. There are no rules in AR that say that you can’t go to 7-11 to get a drink or a Moon Pie. Also, you will need the money for the famous HMB clam chowder.
• Be Found – Don’t get lost, always know where you are and where you are going. If you get lost, go back to your last good location.
• Have fun and smile!