Long Distance Bicycle Touring Packing List

That s why i ve put together this bike touring packing list to help you out.

Long distance bicycle touring packing list.

Our comprehensive gear checklist for multiday bicycle touring. Sugoi 95g waterproof socks. With an endless list of what ifs running through your head it s impossible to feel prepared. Panniers 20 or 40 liter frame bag handlebar bag trunk bag rain covers and or plastic bags daypack extra water bottle mounts headlight flashing taillight bungee cords reflectors bike lock mirror on handlebar or helmet.

On my bike setup i had two 51l panniers on my back wheel and two 35l panniers on my front wheel. Cycling shorts cycling shoes a helmet rain gear tights and cycling gloves make riding more comfortable. Sugoi 16g legwarmers. Orbea bib 410g gloves.

Coolmax clipless cycling shoes or trail running shoes if using toe clips foul weather cycling clothes in nylon stuff sack. I ve been there and know this feeling can delay a trip for months or even years. Includes gear and storage options accessories repair items clothing and more. Pearl izumi 86g.

2 pair if on long tour cycling socks synthetic wool. For road and mixed terrain trips i ride my oxford bike works expedition aka. Here you ll find a list of all the gear antonio and i bring along on bike trips. A good rain jacket and pants are necessities and there are a variety of options specifically designed for cyclists.

Tom s expedition bike which was custom built to my design in 2015. Here s a 10 000 word illustrated article on how it was designed and built. Cycling shorts 1 2 maybe 3 for long tours cycling synthetic underwear boxer briefs sports bras 2 3 cycling gloves 1 pr. I recommend the vaude aqua black plus panniers each hold 51l and are 100 waterproof which is essential for long distance bike touring trips.

The total amount of litres you carry really all depends on the distance of your trip. Click here to open my detailed article on choosing a touring bike in a new tab. Jetblack 87g earwarmers. Shimano spd sandal read why here 1037g sandals.

Giro ionos 321g cycling knicks 2.