Tour Packing Checklist - Page 1

Toiletries (Target and Walmart stock travel sizes) Toothbrush Toothpaste Floss Mouthwash Antiperspirant Shampoo Suntan Lotion SPF Lip Balm Hand Lotion / Chamois Cream Cotton Swabs Cortaid Ointment Ear Plugs Bug Spray Bandages Razor and Shaving Cream Makeup Feminine Hygiene Tissues (emergency toilet paper) Laundry detergent Drugs and pills Advil/Aspirin/NSAID Benadryl Pepto-Bismol Caffeine Vitamins Wallet Driver's License Insurance Card Emergency Telephone Numbers Credit Card (or 2) Cash

Cycling Clothing (wearing at the start) Jersey Cycling Shorts Socks Shoes Helmet Sunglasses Gloves, short fingered Headsweat or Headband Cycling Weather Gear Arm Warmers Leg Warmers or Tights Underlayer (sleeveless and/or long sleeves) Rain Jacket Glove Liners Long Fingered Gloves Toe Covers and/or Shoe Covers Helmet Cover Balaclava Rain Pants Extra Pair of Shorts and/or Jersey Street Clothes Shorts Underwear - 2 Pair quick dry Short Sleeve Shirt Long Sleeve Shirt Sleeping Shirt Pants (convertible) Socks Walking Shoes or Sandals

Tour Packing Checklist - Page 2

Accessories Waterbottles Cell Phone Cell Phone Charger Headlight & Taillight with Batteries and/or Charger Cue Sheets Maps Compass Cell Phone Numbers (for all in group) Emergency Contact Numbers (for all in group) Hotel Addresses, Telephone and Confirmation Numbers Pepper Spray Lock Camera Pen and Paper Clothespins (2) Flashlight (or use Bike Light) Travel Alarm or Watch Paperback Book Contacts (If you wear them) Contacts (wearing) Contacts (spares) Glasses, in case Contact case Multipurpose solution Eyedrops

Tools Patch Kit (check glue) 2 Spare Tubes Spare Tire Spare Spokes With Nipples (2 of each length) Cassette Tool or Hypercracker Bike Specific Multi-Tool (with Chain Tool) Tire Levers Spoke Wrench (be sure it works on both wheels) Pump CO2 Inflator and Cartridges Spare Cleats Cable Ties Duct Tape Rubber Bands Heavy Paper Towels or Shop Rags Chain Lube Spare Chain Link Spare Derailleur Cable Extra-Small Philips and Straight Screwdrivers Emergency Cash Specialty Tool (unique tool for your bike)

Tour Packing Checklist - Page 3 - Notes

Obviously you can't take all of these, simplify and double up to minimize weight and bulk.

Pack all clothing in waterproof bags, even if the trunk bag or pannier manufacturer claims they're waterproof.

Compress clothing inside bags before sealing to reduce bulk (sit on them :o).

A waterproof lightweight wallet is handy.

Discover Card is not accepted some places.

Lightweight nylon clothing packs smaller and lighter, and dries faster.

An extra pair of socks is always nice, especially if it rains.

Wool works well for touring.

A couple of extra plastic bags can come in handy.

Check tires for wear, cuts and sidewall bubbles.

Strong true wheels are important (especially if you're heavy)

A 25mm+ tire on the rear is more reliable, and a smoother ride (again, especially if you're heavy)

Don't wait to work on your bike the night before!