This kit list is intended as a simple aid memoire to assist you when you’re packing for your holiday. When packing, please be mindful of the baggage allowance that is applicable with your chosen airline. However, we believe that it is always better to have gear in your kitbag and not need it than the other way round – this applies especially to wet / cold weather gear.
Please note that your bike should be both serviced and cleaned prior to packing. We recommend using a soft bike bag or a cardboard bike box for transporting your bike. When packed correctly both these options offer good protection for your bike and are easily packable in our baggage vehicle.
Riding WearHeadHelmet – mandatory when riding HandsTrack Mitts FeetCycling Shoes – SPD Upper BodyWicking base layer (x 2) Lower BodyQuality Cycling Shorts (x 2 or 3) Riding KitWe suggest you use a Camelbak type cycling back pack for our Icelandic trips. Choose a size (we have found the 9L Camelbak MULE to be the ideal Icelandic biking pack) that is comfortable for you and allows you to the following items comfortably: Hydration Bladder (2L +) |
Off Bike WearHeadHat & Cap HandsLong Fingered Gloves FeetTraining / Casual Shoes Upper BodyT Shirts (x 3) Lower BodyJeans / Casual Trousers Main Bag ContentsCompression bags are useful to separate clean and dirty clothes. Your main bag will be used to carry whatever kit you’re not using plus: Sleeping / Overnight Kit Sleeping / Overnight KitWe use a variety of accommodation types in Iceland including Hotels, Guest Houses and Hostel Dormatories. Please bring a 2-3 season sleeping bag with you as this will be required when using certain types of accommodation. 2-3 Season Sleeping Bag with Liner |
*Equipment Spares & Tools – A lot of cycling equipment now requires spare parts and tools that are specific to a model, year or type. We strongly recommend that you bring the following specific spares and tools with you that are compatible with your equipment as well as the more generic spares listed:
- Spare Cycling Shoe Cleats & Fixing Bolts
- Spare Tyre Suitable for Gravel Roads (x 1)
- Spare Gear Hanger
- Spare Spokes, Spoke Nipples & Compatible Spoke Key
- Chain Powerlink
- Inner Tubes (x 6)
- Spare Rear Gear Cable Inner (x 1)
- Spare Rear Brake Cable Inner (x 1)
- Spare Brake Pads (2 Pairs)
- Any non standard bike specific tools
We carry a comprehensive toolkit on the baggage vehicle and have not yet been stumped when it comes to en-route repairs.