Packing list for tours of about one week
In the Summer, i'm used to travel light. Some would even say that it's spartiat, at least about the clothes to go to the restaurant in the evening. In vacations, however, it is anyway not requested to wear a tie and a jacket! Concerning the cycling gear itself, they can be washed it in the sink of the bathroom in the evening and weared again (dry or almost dry) the next morning. Sandals are the largest item of this list. It is possible to save volume by replacing them with shoes like those used in gymnastics: smaller but not suitable for walking. Or MTB shoes are used (instead of race bicycle shoes), then no further shoes are required in the bags. If necessary, i add a small triangle bag in the top corner of the bicycle frame.
| on the man: | handlebar-bag of about 7 litres containing: | |
|---|---|---|
| bicycle short | rain gear | |
| undershirt and bicycle jersey | sandals | |
| socks and shoes | t-shirt, short and slip | |
| gloves | sun cream and lip stick | |
| helmet | tooth brush | |
| sun glasses | powder ou tablets for drinks (some with Mg) | |
| in the pockets: | cereal bars | |
| powder for drinks for the stage | small pack of bandages | |
| cereal bars for the stage | Swiss army knife | |
| purse with money | maps | |
| credit card or other bank card | paper and pen | |
| 1/2-tax card for public transportation | spare tube | |
| ID | small bicycle pump | |
| name cards | (digital) camera | |
| cell phone | small saddle bag containing: | |
| on the bicycle: | spare tuble | |
| bottles | spanners to remove tyres | |
| computer | hexagonal wrenches, small wrench, spoke key | |
| bags as described beside | small screwdriver |
2006-1-30