Items to Remember

For the Bike:

• Water bottles
• Seat bag or handlebar bag/map clip
• Tire levers
• Spare tubes
• Patch kit
• Frame pump
• Know how to fix a flat (or ride with someone who does). Be self-sufficient
• Light for back of bike or handlebars
• Comfortable seat and proper gearing for multiple days of hilly riding
• Energy food/replacement drinks
• Mirror
• Hydration system (i.e., Camelback)
• Bike computer to track mileage

To Wear

• Multiple pairs of padded cycling shorts
• Chamois butter
• 2-3 pairs of cycling gloves
• Helmet
• Eye protection
• Sun block
• Jacket/poncho for rainy riding
• Chilly weather gear (arm/leg warmers, tights, jacket)
• Casual clothes for evening (t-shirts, shorts, sweats)
• Bathing suit
• Socks
• Reflective vest/jacket
• Cycling jerseys

Toiletries/Misc

• Day pack for gear
• Toothbrush/paste
• Ibuprofen (or other anti-inflammatory of choice)
• 2 towels
• Small fan
• Sleeping pad or air mattress/pump
• Sleeping bag/sheets/pillow
• Small camera
• Small alarm clock
• Tent (optional)
• Walkman/earplugs
• Postcards/stamps

Small to medium sized duffels and/or Rubbermaid containers are easiest to load
and unload. Please keep luggage limited to two items per rider.