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Before you head to pack for a cycle tour it's very important for you to understand the riding condition well in advance. Talk to your tour operator/organizer and understand the riding condition well in advance and follow simple rules like:
#1 Pack light - Pack right: Ensure you pack according to your requirements and avoid things that don't matter to you. (Keep in mind the airline baggage limit, and heavy bags are always a trouble —train stations and hotels don’t always have elevators!)
#2 Ensure you’ve got all the necessities: Personal medication, Hydration support that your used to, or anything that you feel is necessities for a smoother ride.
I'm now trying to share with you the list to carry - Checklist, carefully designed for your cycle ride with my little experience in bicycle touring and hosting few tours like the Tour of Andman and Tour for Friends over the years. This shall help your ride be more comfortable on the bike and relaxing at the end of the day.
Biking Essentials
Bike Helmet - Safety knows no reason
Water bottle/ Sipper - 2 Nos
Frame bag/Handlebar bag/Trunk bag - as per your requirement
Headlight & Taillights
Repair Essentials - not necessary if you're hiring a bike on tour with us
Spare tube - 2 Nos
Spare tire - 1 Nos
2 extra spokes
Spare disc brakes/brake pads
Puncture kit with a hand pump
Multi-tool kit
Bike cleaning wipes
Spare chain link
Spare nuts, bolts, and washers
Tour Essentials
GPS or route map - offline maps recommended
Sunglasses or clear lenses
Sunscreen & Moisturizer/ Coconut oil
Emergency contact info
Mask
Nutrition Essentials
Electrolyte
Energy bars/chocolates
Nuts/Dry fruits
Fresh fruit
Clothing Essentials
2 Pairs of riding shorts (Recommend to use seasoned padded shorts and not to try a new one on your tour)
2 Riding jerseys (quick-dry - you will always get less time for launder away from home)
2 pairs of quick-dry socks for cycling
Comfortable shoes/cleats shoes for biking and walking
Riding gloves
3-5 pairs of innerwear (quick-dry)
Cool-weather jacket or rain jacket (as per the season and climate)
Extra layers and gloves for cooler season or climate (thin, thermal, water-resistant)
Post-ride, Shoes or Sandals
Post-ride, Swimsuit
Post-ride, 2-3 tee-shirts or casual shirts
Post-ride, 2 Trousers or jeans
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Razor
Hairbrush
Shampoo
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer
Documents
Credit/Debit Card
Cash in hand
Any government-issued id card except the PAN
Passport - if you're traveling overseas
Post COVID-19, A negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 hours
Miscellaneous
Power bank
Camera
Zip pouch//Zip Tag
Multi-pin socket
Plastic cover/bags (for dirty laundry, wet clothes)
Safety pin, glue, and rope
First Aid
Personal Medications - if any
Pain Relief Spray
Band-aids
Antiseptic cream/ointment
Mosquito repellent
You can always add items to your cycle touring checklist as you develop personal preferences. Start with the basics and build your gear from there. Ride safe, ride strong! With love, Dhiraj
Team Parikrama.