Your bicycling adventure will present a variety of conditions, but it is possible to take all you need and still travel light. Layer your clothes for versatility. When possible, make your gear do double duty. Be creative about what to take and what to leave home. The key words for the week are comfort and casual.

The following list covers what you will most likely want or need. There are laundry facilities at the hotel. Modify the list based on your own needs and experience.

Clothing and equipment for riding

  • A bicycle (preferably one that you truly love because the two of you are going to be incredibly close for this adventure!)

  • Helmet (can’t ride without one)

  • License or other ID and insurance cards

  • Cycling gloves
  • Cycling shoes
  • 2 water bottles

  • Riding shorts

  • Cycling jerseys

  • Long sleeve base layer

  • Underwear and socks

  • Rainwear/cool weather gear
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses
  • Spare tube and patch kit; small toolkit
  • If you have specialty spokes, bring backups
  • Tire pump/CO2 cartridge, cleaning rags

Clothing for Comfort Off the Bike

  • Shorts and/or jeans
  • Comfortable shirts, t-shirts or jerseys
  • Walking shoes, sneakers or sandals
  • Outerwear for cooler evenings
  • A hat (provides shade post-ride and hides helmet hair if necessary)
  • Swimsuit

Other essentials

  • Toiletries
  • Prescription medicines
  • Chamois cream, Bag Balm or Vaseline (you will be in the saddle for a long time)
  • Debit/credit card or cash for lunch, shopping, repairs, etc.
  • Eyeglasses (bring a spare pair if you have one)
  • Reading/writing material, pens
  • Cellphone, charger and batteries if needed

Note that all support vehicles have first-aid kits on board for emergencies, but we ask participants to bring your own aspirin, Tylenol, ACE bandages and other personal first-aid supplies.

We hope this helps inform your packing adventure. Our mechanics are prepared to make most typical and predictable repairs, and we even have the “Rolling Room of Requirement” in case you’ve forgotten some little necessity.

But please pack responsibly – which means, bring everything you think you’ll need. If you’re unsure about a particular item, just call or email us and we’ll happily give you more advice!

Take your Preparation to the next level

Participate in a practice ride.