CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS
The biking environments have potential for snow and sun. Be prepared for the extremes of weather.
FOR BIKING
Bike, in excellent condition (do not let a poorly maintained bike ruin your trip)
Helmet, safety standards approved AND in excellent condition = NO cracks
Water bottle(s) and cage, or a hydration system
Small tool kit (includes spare tube, tyre levers, patch kit, pump)
Padded cycle shorts (2 pairs if possible)
Polypro or wool tops
Long polypro pants cycling tights or similar
Lightweight wind jacket
Small back pack (to store repair kit & snacks).
Appropriate cycling footwear (runners or skate shoes with socks are appropriate)
Full finger gloves
Balaclava or hat
Sunglasses
– preferably with a lightly tinted lens, better for riding in challenging light situations
Torch
Personal First Aid Kit
– includes personal medication, Elastoplast, roll of sleek, gauze bandage, insect repellant ("Dimp") sunburn cream or lotion, scissors, emergency blanket
Also accessible in small backpack…
Waterproof parka
Windproof over-trousers
Spare warm clothes
Mittens or gloves
LUNCH and snacks

FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPING
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat: thermarest/closed cell foam mat, perhaps two.
Lots of tasty snacks.
Torch, batteries and bulb
Matches or cigarette lighter, candle
Spare plastic bags (for dirty clothes etc)
1 large plastic bowl (dinner & cereal)
Knife, spoon, fork, plastic mug / cup
Tooth cleaning gear
Personal hygiene needs
Socks galore, clean!
Underwear
2 polypro or wool shirts
2 pair polypro /wool longs johns
1 woollen Jersey or polar fleece jacket.
Small towel, biodegradable soap.
Heaps of warm clothes
2 nd pair of shoes for evening wear
Swimming togs
Money for extra food and snacks
Pack /bag for storing all of above
Optional…
Allen keys, chain lube (ask your bike shop what the best type is)
Camera, extra film