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It is important that the clothing you take on your cycling holiday is appropriate for the trip you have chosen. There is a fine balance between taking too much and too little, especially considering that you need to equip yourself for differing levels of physical exertion and also for a range of climatic conditions.

On most days your main luggage will be stowed out of reach while we ride, so it is a good idea to bring a day bag or small rucksack to have quick access.

A suggested list will be included in your predeparture information, but here is some of the items that you will find on it:

• Cycling helmet (mandatory)
• Bandana or sweat band
• Cycling gloves
• Buff or similar
• Biking glasses
• Stiff soled cycling shoes / SPD shoes
• Cycling tops - long or short sleeved depending on climate
• Lightweight fleece top
• Lightweight waterproof breathable biking jacket
• Padded cycling shorts
• Baggy overshorts or trousers (for propriety)
• Cycling tights (if in a cold climate)
• Sun hat
• Miscellaneous
• Towel
• Sarong
• Torch/Head Lamp
• Sunglasses
• Binoculars
• Mosquito repellent
• Sun cream.
• Sun block for lips. Burnt lips hurt and take a long time to heal.
• Camera. You’d be silly not to.
• Spare batteries. For camera and flashlights.
• Toilet kit. Suggestions: toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, moisture lotion, razor and shaving cream, tampons etc. (there won’t be any convenience stores nearby)
• First Aid – see Health for more info
• Electrolyte powder or tablets
• Ear plugs.
• Alarm Clock
• Bike Kit (if bringing your own bike)
• Bike
• Pump
• Allan keys
• Chain lubricant
• Inner tubes
• Tire levers Puncture repair kit
• Tires

Please be aware that if you have a high tech bike - full suspension, disk brakes, hydraulic brakes - we do not carry tools or parts for fixing all of these components, so please bring your own or you might even consider bringing a more basic bike.