Tires
Ozark chert is sharp. Run a tougher casing than you would at home, carry a plug kit you have practiced with, and check your sealant the night before.
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Bike & Gear
Tires, maintenance, fueling and equipment guidance for four days of Ozark singletrack.
Prepare the machine and the rider
What four days does to a bike
Brake pads, chain wear, a bolt check every evening. Use neutral support and the daily bike wash before a small issue grows.
What four days does to you
Eat before you're hungry and drink before you're thirsty, from stage one. Recovery between days matters more than any single day's effort.