April 21, 2019
Irises from the Garden, Van Gogh Here We Come!
Less than 24 hours before the journey begins.
We are down to the nitty gritty.
After months of thinking about what to take and replacing worn out riding pants the night arrived for the big packing test. The goal, one bag to carry on and one medium size duffle or smaller to check. No more than 20 pounds that must fit in two 20 liter panniers for 6 weeks of clothing for both on and off the bike, in rain or shine, in cold or mild weather. The outcome. Let's just put it this way, we'll be wearing most of our outer ware on the plane and more than a few items will be left behind.
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If you are interested read on for the packing list.
Packing List
Bike Related:
Camelback and/or water bottle
Waterproof front bag
Tools: patch kit, spoke key, chain tool, multi-tool, tire levers (only one set for group)
Helmet
Seat
Rear light
Maps
Clothing:
3 pair of cycling pants
4-5 jerseys (styles that can also be worn off the bike as tops)
4-5 pair of socks
2 pair of riding gloves
1-2 headbands or buffs
Wind vest/ or convertible jacket
Down vest
Knit Gloves
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Shoes to ride in (hiking boots, riding specific shoes or trail sneakers)
Off bike shoes
1-2 casual shirts (or none if you wanted mor jerseys or didn't have space)
2 pair of pants
4 pair underwear
3 bras (one sport to double as bathing suit top)
Scarf
Other:
Camp towel
Clothesline
Toiletries
Vitamins
Medicines (we are taking a cooler for 3 of us to use to keep our meds “refrigerated”)
Plastic bags gallon, trash or 2 gallon
Shower cap (helmet cover in case of rain)
Bungee cords
First aid kit (one for the group with others bringing extra bandaids)
Moleskin
Money/document belt
Electrical converter
Small purse (optional)
Clothes wash packets or leaves of detergent
Chamois Butter
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