Equipment List
BFMB - Cobbles, Classics, Bikes and Beer
The following is a basic checklist to help you with your packing. We recommend using the layering principle of clothing for varying climatic conditions. Good padded cycling shorts are essential.
Your Bike MUST be a road bike or standard cycle-touring bike fitted with a compact or triple chainset and a nine or ten speed cassette. It is vital that your bike is THOROUGHLY SERVICED and in perfect working condition before the trip.
PERSONAL CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Feet
Road or touring cycling shoes
Cycling overshoes
Torso
Base-layer - short sleeve cycling top (x 2)
Long sleeved cycling top (x 1)
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Lightweight Fleece top or jumper.
Lightweight windproof gillet.
Hands
Regular biking gloves
Long fingered gloves
Legs
Padded cycling shorts (x 2)
Cycling tights or tracksters
Head
Eyewear - Biking glasses
Cycling helmet - mandatory
Camelbak, daypack or saddle / bar bag to carry the following
Lightweight waterproof top
Mobile/Cell phone
Basic First Aid Kit
Multi-tool
Puncture repair kit & Tyre levers
Inner tube
Camera
Small roll of gaffer tape
Sun cream
Other items affixed to your bike
Pump
2 x 1 litre waterbottles
Trek Bag Contents
Travel and après biking clothes
Training/Leisure shoes for après biking
Wash bag and toiletries
Insect repellent (75 - 100% DEET)
Swimwear
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
PERSONAL TOOLS & SPARES
You should bring the following with you as a minimum. Whilst not essential, it is a good idea that you familiarise yourself with how to carry out at least some basic repairs e.g. fixing a puncture, changing an inner tube. Naturally our bike guide will always be happy to assist with any repairs, but due to the often remote nature of our trips, being able to carry out a simple repair can save time and inconvenience waiting for assistance.
Tyres –
You will need 700 x 25 Touring/Road Performance tyres suitable for mostly dry with occasional wet conditions
Pump
Plastic tyre levers
Small tube of grease
1 rear brake cable
1 rear gear cable
Spare set of brake blocks (front and rear)
2 spare spokes for front and rear wheels
Spoke key
4 x inner tubes Spare chain links
Liquid chain lube (bottle not aerosol)
Multi-tool with Allen keys
Chain link extractor (if not on multi-tool)
2x puncture repair kits
A rag and brush for cleaning bike and drive train.
Any spares specific to your bike
KE tools and spares
On all of our trips we carry a toolkit and a basic range of spares for emergencies. If any other spare parts are needed our support vehicle will make a detour to the nearest bike shop, which can be found in some of the larger towns en route.
Please do not hesitate to call us for further advice about what to bring or any other aspect of this trip. We are more than happy to offer you the benefit of our experience. Further helpful information can also be found in the “Your Bike”, “Baggage Allowances”, “Climate” and “Travelling with Your Bike” sections of the detailed trip dossier.
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