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Bicycle touring checklist: what to carry on a bicycle trip
Written by Francesco G
The last days before the departure are always tough. Organize the trip, fix your last business problems, clean the house just to have it in a minimal standard condition, check all the amazing websites you found about your trip and must of all... prepare the bags, panniers or trailer.
The funniest and scariest thing is the final check of the material you are bringing along with you: something I include today in the bags, I leave it out during the next trip. Once departed, I always remember I left something really important right on that table (or in that closet)...
This balancing exercise (weight/volume and comfort) keeps repeating at each departure, so we decided to make a checklist for bicycle touring, pointing out everything that could be useful on a bicycle trip.
The following checklist was born on the days prior to our bicycle trip to the Andes and it is a complete list of what you might need on a bicycle tour, but this doesn't mean you have to carry all these things with you. Based on our experience, some things carried during the trip stay down in the panniers unused. The ability of an expert bicycle tourer is knowing how to reduce this percentage to the minimal, without being with no clothes or useful objects.
Remember, in general, the duration of a trip is not proportional to the weight of your luggage, so a weekly trip will require the same amount of things than a monthly trip, more or less. The main variations in weight and volume depend on the season you are traveling in (winter/summer...), on the type of trip (cycle path, MTB, in autonomy...), on the place (Polar Circle/ Tropics...) and on the sleeping conditions (wild camping + own food / restaurants + hotels).
So here you have the bicycle touring checklist divided in categories.
Bicycle Accessories |
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| Rack (front and/or rear) |  |
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| Waterproof panniers (front and/or rear) | |
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| Trailer | ||
| Handlebars bag | |
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| Waterproof fork bag (for tent and sleeping bag) | |
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| Saddlebag | |
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| Water Cages | |
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| Cyclocomputer | ||
| Rearview mirror | ||
| Front light | ||
| Rear light | |
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| Bell | |
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| Chain and lock | |
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Bicycle Tools |
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| Mini air pump | |
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| Spare inner tubes | |
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| Inner tubes repair kit (glue+ patches) | |
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| Multitool (Allen key + chain breaker) | |
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| Spare chain links | |
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| Allen wrench (6,7 and 10) | |
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| Tire changer | |
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| Chain lubricant | |
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| Shifter cable | ||
| Brake cable | ||
| Spare spokes and nipples | |
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| Spare screws and bolts | |
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| Plastic tie | |
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| Brake pads | |
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Bicycle Clothes |
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| Summer | Helmet | |
| Cycling jersey (2) | |
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| Cycling overall (2) | |
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| Cycling gloves (1) | |
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| Cycling socks (5-6) | |
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| Cycling/trekking shoes (1) | |
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| Sunglasses (1) | |
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| Winter | Long cycling jersey (1) | |
| Long cycling overall | ||
| Breathable underwear (short and long) (1) | |
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| Winter gloves (1) | |
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| Arm warmers | ||
| Leg warmers (1) | |
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| Rain and wind jacket (1) | |
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| Waterproof pants (1) | |
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| Cap (1) | |
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| Winter socks (2-3) | |
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| Shoe covers (1) | |
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Casual Clothes |
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| T-Shirt (2) | |
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| Trekking Pants (1) | |
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| Underwear (2) | |
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| Long underwear (1) | |
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| Long socks (1) | |
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| Long pants (1) | |
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| Sweater (1) | |
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| Bathing suit | ||
| Sandals | ||
Camping Tools |
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| Tent | |
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| Sleeping bag | |
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| Self-inflatable air bed | |
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| Hammock or gym mat | ||
| Inflatable pillow | |
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| Camping pot set | |
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| Cutlery | |
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| Multifuel primus | |
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| Fuel for primus | |
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| Water purifying system or tabs | |
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| Swiss knife | |
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| Mosquito net | ||
| Lighter / matches | |
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| Front headlight | |
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Technology |
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| GPS outdoor navigator | |
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| Smartphone | |
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| Action camera | |
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| Reflex + charger | |
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| SD cards (3-4) | |
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| USB cable + socket | |
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| Notebook with charger | |
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| External hard disk | ||
| I-Pod or MP3 reader | ||
| Extra batteries (AAA, AA...) | |
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| Binoculars | ||
| E-book reader | ||
Hygene |
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| Travel towel | |
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| Toothbrush | |
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| Toothpaste + dental floss | |
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| Shampoo + soap | |
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| Deodorant | |
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| Wet wipes | |
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| Toilet paper | |
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| Hands cream | ||
| Sun cream | |
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| Mirror | |
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| Hair comb | |
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| Tweezers + nail scissors | |
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| Razor | ||
| Earplugs | ||
| Hairpins/elastic | |
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| Lipstick | |
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| Glasses / contact lenses | ||
Pharmacy Kit |
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| Intestinal antibiotic | |
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| Antihistaminic | |
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| Probiotics | |
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| Band-aids and bandages | |
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| Anti-inflammatory | |
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| Disinfectant | |
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| Cotton | ||
| First aid band | ||
| Clotting agent | ||
Old Style |
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| Pen and block notes | |
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| Maps | |
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| Travel guides | |
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| Prints and copies | |
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Francesco G
ITA - Ho 33 anni e sono piemontese, anche se da qualche anno vivo e lavoro in Lombardia. Dopo un inizio da totale inesperto in questo campo, mi sono avvicinato al mondo dei cicloviaggi e della bicicletta sempre più. Oggi posso definirmi "cicloviaggiatore", e assieme all'altra mia passione - il videomaking - non mi fermerei mai! Cyclo ergo sum, pedalo quindi sono, per cercare di capire perché andare in bici sia così bello, terapeutico, ricco... E ogni volta che provo a capirlo, non ce la faccio, e sono costretto a ripartire sui pedali!
ENG - I'm from Piedmont and I'm 33 years old, I have been living and working in Lombardy for a few years. After a start without any competence in this field, I then approached the bicycle world more and more. Today I can call myself a bicycle traveller and videomaker who would never ever stop. Cyclo ergo sum, I cycle therefore I am. I ride my bike trying to understand why it is so beautiful, rich, therapeutic. And every time I try, I do not understand it. So I must leave again...
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