Kit list for cycle tour

pottssteve

Hi,

I'm planning a ride for about 9 people (adults and teenagers) from the Netherlands to Wales. We will be supported by a campervan/motorhome. We are aiming to do around 850km in 6 days.

I am trying to come up with a list of equipment that I may need to take. Got a lot of obvious things like spare inner tubes, pumps, toilet roll, painkillers(!) etc, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for more obscure things or, ideally, a suggested list for packing. Weight not really a problem as it will be carried in the support van.

Any advice appreciated.
Cheers,
Steve

cyco2

I see you joined 2008 and you haven't seen other topics on this site yet, that would be more suitable for your request?

pottssteve

cyco2 wrote:

I see you joined 2008 and you haven't seen other topics on this site yet, that would be more suitable for your request?

No, I haven,t because I haven't been interested in it before.... :roll:

p9uma

pottssteve wrote:

Hi,

I'm planning a ride for about 9 people (adults and teenagers) from the Netherlands to Wales. We will be supported by a campervan/motorhome. We are aiming to do around 850km in 6 days.

I am trying to come up with a list of equipment that I may need to take. Got a lot of obvious things like spare inner tubes, pumps, toilet roll, painkillers(!) etc, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for more obscure things or, ideally, a suggested list for packing. Weight not really a problem as it will be carried in the support van.

Any advice appreciated.
Cheers,
Steve

I expect, and I am just guessing here, that you will probably need a to add a bicycle or two to your list, possibly more.

cyco2

pottssteve wrote:

No, I haven't

Well take a look now :roll:

iPete

Hmm I'd go with the touring section for a more informed response, some people might actually have check lists. I had one somewhere but it was for an unsupported ride so very different.

It's probably on already but a first aid kit suitable for treating road rash and chamois creams if you don't ride with them.

pottssteve

iPete wrote:

Hmm I'd go with the touring section for a more informed response, some people might actually have check lists. I had one somewhere but it was for an unsupported ride so very different.

It's probably on already but a first aid kit suitable for treating road rash and chamois creams if you don't ride with them.

Thank you for your help, if you feel that you contributed something useful!

iPete - a checklist is exactly what I'm looking for, although to be honest, judging by the intellectual capacity of some of the people on here (see above) it might be better if I do it myself....

Steve

p9uma

pottssteve wrote:

iPete wrote:

Hmm I'd go with the touring section for a more informed response, some people might actually have check lists. I had one somewhere but it was for an unsupported ride so very different.

It's probably on already but a first aid kit suitable for treating road rash and chamois creams if you don't ride with them.

Thank you for your help, if you feel that you contributed something useful!

iPete - a checklist is exactly what I'm looking for, although to be honest, judging by the intellectual capacity of some of the people on here (see above) it might be better if I do it myself....

Steve

I'll start you off with your check list.

1. Bikes.
2. Sense of Humour
3. Humility
4. First Aid Kit (for bruised ego)
5. Pumps
6. Maps
7. Tool Kits


That should get you going.

cyco2

p9uma wrote:

I'll start you off with your check list.

1. Bikes.
2. Sense of Humour
3. Humility
4. First Aid Kit (for bruised ego)
5. Pumps
6. Maps
7. Tool Kits


That should get you going.[/quote]

+1 +1

There are loads of forums to post on for touring advice so why here?

Mad Roadie

add to the real list - padded undershorts - if you are spending long hours in the saddle project your bum

DHB do some really good ones - they are not sexy, but then neither is walking like you've just got off a fat horse!

Cleat Eastwood

mmm good question - haha shame about the answers heres a few that came to mind last night - i've never toured so they are just off the top of my head.

Pump
P-word repair kit + Tyre Levers
Spare Tubes 1-2 (+ 1 spare tube for trailer if using)
Tyre Pressure Gauge - if its not on the pump.
Degreaser
Chain Lube -you could hit sh!tty gravelly rainy roads
Spokes
Spare Tyre (folding one)
Spare Brake/Gear Cable
Replacement Cleats
Rags/ Handy Wipes
Multi-Tool

Chain Tool + Spare Links
Cassette / Freewheel Removal Tool
Some kind of Muscle Relief Cream
long sleeved jerseys- maybe a fleeced one - you never know the weather
leg/arm warmers
mitts and long sleeve gloves
change of socks
layers
bars gels you wont get bored with
lights
general first aid stuff

Beer

Hoopdriver

Cleat Eastwood wrote:

mmm good question - haha shame about the answers heres a few that came to mind last night - i've never toured so they are just off the top of my head.

Pump
P-word repair kit + Tyre Levers
Spare Tubes 1-2 (+ 1 spare tube for trailer if using)
Tyre Pressure Gauge - if its not on the pump.
Degreaser
Chain Lube -you could hit sh!tty gravelly rainy roads
Spokes
Spare Tyre (folding one)
Spare Brake/Gear Cable
Replacement Cleats
Rags/ Handy Wipes
Multi-Tool

Chain Tool + Spare Links
Cassette / Freewheel Removal Tool
Some kind of Muscle Relief Cream
long sleeved jerseys- maybe a fleeced one - you never know the weather
leg/arm warmers
mitts and long sleeve gloves
change of socks
layers
bars gels you wont get bored with
lights
general first aid stuff

Beer

I have toured - quite a bit in fact, all over the world - and I agree with the above post, both about rude and unhelpful answers you've received and the list the above poster kindly made out. That's a good checklist and should get you well started. If you want any other advice, feel free to drop me a message.

pottssteve

I also posted this question on the touring page but because I'm a beginner at touring I posted it here.

Thanks to those of you who took the time to provide a relevant answer, particularly Cleat and Hoopdriver.

Steve