Bill's Packing List

YOUR items:
1 well checked over bike w/ good tires
Cycling gloves
Helmet
Cycling shoes
Cycling sunglasses
2 Water bottles
Electrolyte mix for water bottles
Starter supply of energy bars
Socks, 3 pair
Riding shorts, 3 pair
Riding jerseys, 3 at least 1 long sleeve or arm warmers
Long sleeve poly under armor
Leg warmers
Rain/wind jacket
Personal toiletries
Any meds, prescriptions
Bathing suit
Shorts, 2 pairs
Underwear, 3 pairs
Shirts, 2 nice
Slacks/skirt, 1
Fleece jacket or like
Hat
Walking shoes
Sandals
Passport
Wallet credit cards, driver license,
Airline tickets
Medical info, postcard addresses, phone numbers
Journals, PDA’s, phone, iPod, other gizmos
Camera, waterproof Ziploc, charger, wall plug adapter
Soap to wash clothes in sink
Clothes line
Extra zip up bag (nylon, or sport) for everyday convenience items
Translation book
Highlighter pen for maps
Ear plugs
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Optional, cold weather gear…
Booties
Tights
Under helmet cap
Long finger gloves

TOOLS:
Allen keys
2-3 tubes
Patch kit
CO2 or frame pump
Tire spoons/irons
Extra cleat if you will be walking on them
Chain pin
Chain oil
Spokes front & back
Brake & shifter cables

GROUP items: ( please volunteer for one )
2 cable bike locks
Floor pump - Lisa
Extra fold up tire or two
Pliers - Bill
Leatherman - Bill

NOTE:
Try to limit your stuff to 40 lbs.
Write name on critical stuff
Inform your credit card company of your travel plans