Preparation

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No.DescriptionTypebike / luggagewhoquantityRatingcheck offComment
1Bikebikeride kitselfsingleEssential
2Bike Computerbikeride kitselfsingleEssentialspare batteries / charger
3Bike GPSbikeride kitsharesingleEssentialspare batteries / charger
4Camelbakbikeride kitselfsingleEssentialdisinfectant
5Energy Foodbikeride kitself8 daysEssential
6Heart Rate Monitorbikeride kitselfsingleEssential
7Sense of Humourbikeride kitshare8 daysEssential
8Water Bottlesbikeride kitselfsingleEssentialdisinfectant
9Whistlebikeride kitselfsingleEssential
10Bike Locking cablecampluggageselfsingleOptional
11Cameracampride kitsharesingleOptionalspare batteries / charger / chips
12Cash & cardscampluggageselffewEssential
13Ear plugscampluggageselfsingleOptionalsleep easy
14ID DocumentcampluggageselfsingleEssential
15ID PhotographscampluggageselfsingleEssential
16Music PlayercampluggageselfsingleOptional
17Phone & chargercampluggageselfsingleEssentialspare batteries / charger
18Pillow (inflatable)campluggageselfsingleEssential
19Sleeping BagcampluggageselfsingleEssential
20Torch (Head)campluggageselfsingleOptionalLoad fresh batteries & carry spares
21Waste BagscampluggagesharefewOptional
22Cycle Shirtsclothesluggageself8 daysEssential
23Cycle Shortsclothesluggageself8 daysEssential
24Cycle under-shirtsclothesluggageselfsingleOptional
25FleececlothesluggageselfpairOptional
26Glovesclothesluggageself4 daysEssentialSpare in case of loss
27HelmetclothesluggageselfsingleEssential
28Jacket – rainclothesluggageselfsingleEssential
29Minimal Casual Clothesclothesluggageself8 daysEssential
30ShoesclothesluggageselfpairEssential
31Socksclothesluggageself8 daysEssential
32Sun glassesclothesluggageselfsingleEssential
33Thermal ShirtclothesluggageselfsingleEssential
34TowelclothesluggageselfsingleEssentialget a quick dry, high tech towel
35Anti-inflammatorymedicalride kitshareboxEssential
36Cream – ChaffingmedicalluggageselfsingleEssentialTest before hand
37Cream – CortisonemedicalluggageselfsingleEssential
38Eye DropsmedicalluggagesharesingleEssential
39First Aid Kitmedicalride kitsharepackEssential
40Imodiummedicalride kitshareboxEssential
41Medical Insurance CardmedicalluggageselfsingleEssential
42Muscle RubmedicalluggageshareboxEssential
43Pain Killersmedicalride kitshareboxEssential
44RehydratemedicalluggageshareboxOptional
45Space Blanketmedicalride kitselfsingleEssential
46SunscreenmedicalluggagesharesingleEssential
47Supplementsmedicalluggageself8 daysOptional
48Toiletriesmedicalluggageself8 daysEssentialMinimise
49Brake Cablepartsride kitsharesingleOptional
50Brake Padspartsride kitselfpairEssentialBike specific part
51Camelbak sparespartsluggagesharesingleOptional
52Chainpartsride kitsharesingleEssential
53Chain Pinspartsride kitsharefewEssentialSRAM Power-Links are best by a mile
54Hanger Platepartsride kitselfsingleEssentialBike specific part
55Jockey wheelspartsride kitselfpairEssentialBike specific part
56Pedal Cleat Boltspartsride kitselfpairEssential
57Pedal CleatspartsluggageselfpairEssential
58Puncture Kitpartsride kitselfsingleEssential
59Spokespartsluggageshare8 daysOptionalBike specific part
60Suspension SparespartsluggagesharesingleOptionalBike specific part
61Tubespartsride kitsharefewEssentialget the lightest possible but still strong
62Tyre GatorpartsluggagesharepairEssential
63Tyre Sealant & SyringepartsluggagesharesingleEssential
64Valvespartsride kitsharefewEssential
65Bike Cleaning KittoolsluggagesharekitEssential
66Cable CutterstoolsluggagesharesingleOptional
67Chain Lubetoolsride kitsharesingleEssential
68Chain Tooltoolsride kitsharesingleEssential
69Cloth Tape measuretoolsluggagesharesingleOptionalBike fit, have all your measurements handy.
70Crank TooltoolsluggagesharesingleEssentialBike specific tool
71De-greasing SpraytoolsluggagesharesingleOptionalKitchen Handy Andy Spray
72Duct tapetoolsride kitsharesingleOptional
73GreasetoolsluggagesharesingleOptional
74Multi-Tooltoolsride kitsharesingleEssential
75Pedal wrenchtoolsluggagesharesingleEssentialBike specific tool
76Super-gluetoolsride kitsharesingleEssential
77Suspension PumptoolsluggagesharesingleOptional
78Tyre Pump & Bombstoolsride kitsharesingleEssential
79Zip Tiestoolsride kitsharefewOptional