Rider Handbook

Packing List

Bike clothing and gear:

• Bicycle - with at least 24 gears, solid wheels and well-fitted to you.
• 3-4 bike jerseys or riding t-shirts
• 3-4 bike shorts
• tights or leg warmers
• arm warmers
• rain jacket
• bike shoes
• bike shoe booties
• 3-4 bike socks
• helmet
• mirror
• map holder
• bike gloves
• warm gloves
• bike sun glasses
• bike odometer/computer
• flashing rear light
• water bottles and/or camelback
• 40+ sun block
• lip balm
• postcards (pre-addressed) & pen
• journal
• clear map holder
• bike multi-tool
• small "leatherman" type tool (with pliers and knife)
• tire irons
• chain lube
• frame pump (consider a Topeak Morph w/gauge Mini-Pump - it's really great!!
• small duct/black electric tape
• tweezers
• zip ties (6)
• spare tubes (6-12)
• patch kit
• spare folding bead tires (2)
• extra spokes (6) (check for correct sizes)
• extra cleats (1)
• cleaning rags
• spray bottle of bike cleaner
• small first aid kit
• bandanas
• camera and film
• waist pack or bike bag
• small plastic bags (keeps stuff dry in your bag on rainy days)
• shower cap (to put on your bike saddle at night)
• light weight "latte" lock - small cable lock to carry with you on the road
• bike cap or headband
• bag balm or chamois butter
• skin lotion

Camping Gear:

• 2-3 t-shirts
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• 1 fleece or sweatshirt
• 2-3 shorts
• 2-3 socks
• 2-3 sets of underwear
• sandals or sneakers
• sun hat
• laundry bag
• ear plugs
• roll of quarters
• laundry soap (consider pre-packaged powder soap tablets - very easy to carry and use)
• 2 gear bags (consider kayak bags or duffle bags)
• tent (consider 2 doors, at least 2 man size, with aluminum polls) and extra tent stakes
• camping elastic clothes line
• bottle brush
• tent ground cloth
• flashlight & extra batteries (consider a headlamp - very handy!)
• weather radio
• toiletry kit
• sleeping bag
• twin size sheet
• "Therm-a-Rest" mattress pad
• camping towel (quick drying type)