Mandatory gear in ultra-cycling races in Spain
| Race | Helmet | Front and rear lights | Reflective vest | Survival blanket | Headlamp | GPS tracker | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transibérica, Basajaun and TranspyreneesAlso: ID, insurance and signed rider agreement. The rider handbook may add more gear. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, with a refundable deposit | Basic cover included in the entry fee |
| BadlandsYou must check your phone at least at the checkpoints. Bivvy bag, SOS kit and winter clothing are only recommended. | Yes | Yes | At night (legal requirement) | Not stated | Not stated | Yes, with a deposit | You provide it (liability and medical); 18 or over |
| BalutiaHeadphones are banned while riding. 18 or over. | Yes | Yes | At night | Recommended | Not stated | Yes, supplied by the organisation, with a deposit | Compulsory; included in the entry fee |
| Desertus Bikus | Yes | Yes | Yes (fluorescent vest) | Yes | Not stated | Yes, supplied by the organisation | Liability and personal cover including repatriation, valid for ultra-distance |
| El SurRules not yet published as far as we could check; unsupported event. | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
How to read it. “Yes” = the rules require it. “Recommended” = the rules advise it but do not require it. “Not stated” = it does not appear in the published rules, which does not mean it is not asked for: it may be in the rider handbook. Data from the official rules (linked on each race), checked on 13 November 2026. Always confirm for the edition you enter.