Suggested packing list

See information on appropriate clothing and equipment for your bicycle tour. We also have packing tips to help lighten your load.

Equipment

• Helmet
• Water bottle 
• Waist pack or small day pack

Clothing

• 2 pairs of riding shorts (we recommend padded shorts and that you try them out before your tour) 
• 2 riding jerseys
• 2-3 t-shirts and/or casual shirts (quick-dry)
• Bathing suit 
• 2 pairs of bike socks and/or 2 pairs of white socks (quick-dry)
• 1-2 pairs of dress or casual socks
• Windbreaker or cool-weather jacket (rainproof and breathable) 
• Light rain jacket or poncho (cheap version is fine—insurance on sunny days!)
• Bike shoes (not clip-in) or shoes with non-flexing sole (multi-purpose hiking/biking is ideal)
• 1-2 pairs of riding gloves
• 2-3 sets of underwear (quick-dry)
• Sweater or fleece
• Slacks or light jeans (quick-dry, wrinkle resistant)
• Belt
• Sweat band or bandanna
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sandals
• Polypropelene or Bergolene long underwear (thin, thermal, water-wicking)
• Arm- and leg-warmers
• Cool-weather bike gloves (or thermal liner)

Toiletries

If checking a bag:

• Toiletry kit (with hanging hook, if possible) 
• Tooth brush and tooth paste
• Razor Hair brush
• Sun block
• Vaseline or other salve for chafing
• Medications (in original bottles with your name on them)
• Pain reliever of choice
• Shampoo
• Deodorant (your traveling companions will thank you)
• Hand sanitizer

If carrying on, flying out of U.S.:

See above, but keep fluids under 3 oz. each, all contained in a quart-size zippered bag. Buy the razor at your destination.

Miscellaneous

• Passport, wallet and ID 
• Health insurance card
• Travel insurance card
• Cash, credit cards and/or travelers checks
• Clothes line (elastic, multi-ply)
• Small towel (quick-dry)
• Liquid detergent
• Alarm clock
• Camera
• Plastic bags (for dirty laundry, wet clothes, and makeshift ponchos)
• Electronic chargers (for camera, MP3 player, e-reader, cell phone)
• Adaptors or convertors