This kit list is intended as a simple aid memoire to assist you when you’re packing for your trip. Please bear in mind that we will be travelling though mountain terrain and we may experience extremes of weather. We believe that it is always better to have gear in your kitbag/camelbak 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.
Riding WearHeadHelmet – mandatory when riding HandsTrack Mitts FeetCycling Shoes – SPD (NOT carbon soled) Upper BodyWicking base layer (x 2) Lower BodyQuality Cycling Shorts (x 2) Riding KitWe suggest you use a Camelbak type cycling back pack for our UK trips. Choose a size 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 (x2) 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 |
*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 Gear Hanger
- Spare Spokes, Spoke Nipples & Compatible Spoke Key
- Chain Powerlink
- Inner Tubes (x4)
- Spare Rear Gear Cable Inner (x 1)
- Spare Rear Brake Cable Inner(x 1)
- 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. If we need outside mechanical assistance we will do our upmost to source a bike shop that can assist.