Things to take on a Bicycle Tour
Bicycle Equipment:
- Horn/Bell
- Rearview mirror
- Burigie cords or straps
- Rear pannier rack
- Front pannier rack
- Rear pannier bags
- Front pannier bags
- Handlebar bag
- Pump
- Lock arid cable
- Toe clips
- Water bottles
- Lights
- Reflectors
Tools:
- Small screwdriver
- Pliers
- Tire irons (2 or 3)
- Spoke wrench
- Freewheel tool (to fit your freewheel)
- Six-inch crescent wrench
- Any special tools for your bike (Allen, Campag, etc.)
- Spare tire
- Spare tube
- Tube patch kit
- Gear and brake cables (rear)
- Spokes (6) to fit your rim
- Bicycle grease
- Chain lube
- Nuts and bolts
Camping Gear:
- Tent with rainfly
- Sleeping bag
- Foam pad
- Food
- Stove
- Fuel bottle and fuel
- Cooking pot
- Can opener
- Eating utensils
- Plate and cup
- Bandaids
- Large gauze pads
- First aid cream
- Roll of gauze
- Saddle balm
- Matches
- Dish Soap
- Aspirin
- Tweezers
- Phone money or phone card
Clothes:
- Cycling shorts (1-2 pair)
- 1 pair long pants
- 1 long-sleeve shirt
- 2 short-sleeve shirts
- 3 pairs underwear
- 3 pairs socks
- Wool sweater
- rain gear
- Bathing suit
- Windbreaker
- Helmet
- Cycling shoes
- Spare walking shoes
- Cycling gloves
- Warm gloves or mittens
- Wool hat
- Towel
- Pop kit/toilet articles