ON THE BIKE KIT LIST

CYCLING GEAR

  • Bike helmet
  • Front & back lights
  • Cycling tops
  • Cycling shorts
  • Waterproof cycling jacket
  • Long sleeved cycle jersey
  • Cycle gilet
  • Cycling socks
  • Arm/leg warmers
  • Bike computer & charger
  • Bike shoes
  • Waterproof overshoes or socks
  • Spare cleats/ cleat covers
  • Bike gloves (warm and cold)
  • Cycling glasses/ sunglasses
  • Buff/skullcap/headband
  • Chamois cream/vaseline
  • Long sleeved base layer
  • Bottle cage x2 (attached to bike)
  • Seat cover

CYCLING REPAIR KIT

  • Multi-tool (& correct Allen keys)
  • Set of tyre levers
  • Mini bike pump
  • Spare inner tubes x3
  • Quick link/chain links
  • Bike/chain lubricant
  • Rear mech hanger
  • Spokes
  • Chain tool

OFF THE BIKE KIT LIST

EVENING & OVERNIGHT

  • Sleeping bag (3 or 4 season)*
  • Camping mat (excl. plus riders)*
  • Waterproof bag or waterproof liners/dry bags*
  • Head torch and spare battery*
  • Waterproof shoes/trainers/wellies
  • Plastic bags/dry bags for wet kit & protecting
  • Underwear
  • Pyjamas
  • Socks (non-cycling)
  • T-shirt
  • Base layer
  • Warm fleece or hoodie
  • Warm down jacket
  • Warm hat
  • Tracksuit bottoms/comfy trousers
  • Flipflops/crocs
  • Mobile phone & charger***
  • Midge head net (for Scotland)
  • Cash or credit/debit card
  • Reusable cup/mug

*Compulsory

***Save your emergency contact numbers under “NOK”/”ICE

WASH BAG

  • Personal toiletries
  • Sun cream
  • Ear plugs
  • Eye mask
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Insect repellent (essential for Scotland)
  • Tissues

MEDICAL BAG

  • Regular medication
  • Painkillers
  • Alcohol hand gel (for cleaning small wounds)
  • Chamois cream
  • Vaseline/Sudocream (or similar)
  • Second skin (alternative Compeed for sores)
  • Fabric plasters (assorted)
  • Compeed (large)
  • Loperamide (Immodium)