overnight trip

colinw
colinw Posts: 85
edited July 2007 in MTB general
hi
i am going to ride my first distance ride over 2 days.
its about 60 miles with a overnight stop then 60 miles back home.
I ride with a small pack but i dont know what ill need and if i need to get a rack etc.
Is it better to carry or load the bike?
I have never done this distance before so I am not sure how to prepare for the trip
I am doing as many miles as i can for fitness but what do I need to take
I am going from South shields to alston and then back.
Any tips would really be helfful
Thanks
Colinw