Outdoor Education BigBrownBats

suitable mountain bike (fat tire, 26" wheels, cantilever brakes, triple crank)(the rest is bells and whistles)
approved helmet (look inside for ANSI sticker)
eye protection (sun glasses or clear lenses on gray days)
water bottle(s) (full)
bike gloves (highly recommended)
appropriate clothing (removable layers, including windproof shell)(extra shorts/t-shirt for return ride)
basic tools if you have them (tire irons, tube, allen keys)
snack (power bar, banana...)
a few dollars for lunch on the way back