It is important that the clothing you take on your cycling holiday is appropriate for the trip you have chosen. There is a fine balance between taking too much and too little, especially considering that you need to equip yourself for differing levels of physical exertion and also for a range of climatic conditions.
On most days your main luggage will be stowed out of reach while we ride, so it is a good idea to bring a day bag or small rucksack to have quick access.
A suggested list will be included in your predeparture information, but here is some of the items that you will find on it:
- Cycling helmet (mandatory)
- Bandana or sweat band
- Cycling gloves
- Buff or similar
- Biking glasses
- Stiff soled cycling shoes / SPD shoes
- Cycling tops - long or short sleeved depending on climate
- Lightweight fleece top
- Lightweight waterproof breathable biking jacket
- Padded cycling shorts
- Baggy overshorts or trousers (for propriety)
- Cycling tights (if in a cold climate)
- Sun hat
- Miscellaneous
- Towel
- Sarong
- Torch/Head Lamp
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun cream.
- Sun block for lips. Burnt lips hurt and take a long time to heal.
- Camera. You’d be silly not to.
- Spare batteries. For camera and flashlights.
- Toilet kit. Suggestions: toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, moisture lotion, razor and shaving cream, tampons etc. (there won’t be any convenience stores nearby)
- First Aid – see Health for more info
- Electrolyte powder or tablets
- Ear plugs.
- Alarm Clock
- Bike Kit (if bringing your own bike)
- Bike
- Pump
- Allan keys
- Chain lubricant
- Inner tubes
- Tire levers Puncture repair kit
- Tires
Please be aware that if you have a high tech bike - full suspension, disk brakes, hydraulic brakes - we do not carry tools or parts for fixing all of these components, so please bring your own or you might even consider bringing a more basic bike.
