Suggested Packing List- We will be cycling on the shoulder season when the weather can be variable.

Pack Light and Pack Tight!   We each take one (1) bag, such as an "over the shoulder" pack, or small daypack to take on the airplane.  We each carry on one regulation size carry on suitcase with all of our clothes.  Those are our two carry-on bags that are allowed by the airline companies.  When traveling, we never check any luggage except our bikes. The best travel advice I have for people unaccustomed to traveling light is this:  Layout what you think you are going to need. Then, leave half of it home, and take more money.

 Make sure that your clothes are lightweight, pack able, mostly wrinkle-proof, & are color-coordinated.  This will save you precious time (and headaches!), because you'll never have to worry if your clothes are going to match or if they need to be ironed. 

 Suggested Packing Men

 No two people’s packing needs are exactly alike yet, this will give you a general idea of how many items we each bring.   

• 3 pairs of bike shorts
• Optional – Arm Warmers
• Optional – Leg Warmers
• 3 short sleeve jerseys
• Bright colored windbreaker bike jacket
• Bike Gloves
• Rain gear
• Bike shoes
• 3 pairs of bike socks
• 5 pairs of underwear
• 1 or 2 pairs of dress pants for dinner
• 1 pair of dress shoes for dinner
• 2 pair of dress socks
• 1 dress belt
• 1 lightweight black pullover sweater
• 1 or 2 long sleeve shirts
• 2 short sleeve shirts (short sleeve collared shirts are acceptable at dinner)
• 1 pair of walking shorts
• 1 pair of sandals or walking shoes
• 1 pair of casual pants for day

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST FOR WOMEN  

Of course no two people’s packing needs are exactly alike yet, this will give you a general idea of how many items we each bring. 

• 3 pairs of bike shorts
• Optional – Arm Warmers
• Optional- Leg Warmers
• 3 short sleeve jerseys
• Bright colored windbreaker bike jacket
• Bike Gloves
• Rain gear
• Bike shoes
• 3 pairs of bike socks
• 4 pairs of bike underwear
• 3 pairs of regular underwear
• 2 headbands
• Walking shoes
• Shoes for evening
• 1 colorful long skirt
• 1 colorful short skirt or walking shorts
• 1 pair of black pants
• 1 pair of camel pants
• 3 colorful tops
• 1 black sweater
• Accessory jewelry
• Colorful scarf

Miscellaneous Packing List

• Ziploc Bags (somehow these always come in handy)
• Electric Converter
• Small travel alarm
• Book light or small flashlight
• Toiletries
• Sunscreen
• Laundry powder
• Powder bleach
• Clothesline
• Small first aid kit
• Sleeping aids – Sleeping pills, Melatonin, or Dramamine of Benadryl.  Whatever will assist you with the 9-hour time difference.
• Highlighter pen for marking maps
• Power Bars
• Route Sheets and Maps (The leaders will not have extra copies on the trip)

Valuables

• Passport
• Airline Tickets
• ATM Card
• Camera
• Film
• Prescription Medicine
• We would recommend brining these valuable items on the airplane and not putting them in your luggage.

Bike Packing List

• Frame pump
• 3 extra tubes
• 1 extra tire
• New tire patch kit (If it is not new, often times the glue has dried up)
• Tire Irons
• Alien or Cool Tool
• Chain lube
• Helmet
• Water bottle
• Bike Lock
• Mirror – Any one of these three choices are good for the trip:  helmet, sunglass, or handlebar mirror.  I would not consider doing the trip without one!
• Allen wrenches
• 2 extra spokes for each the front and back wheel, these can be taped to your bike frame.  If anything gets damaged when transporting your bike on an airplane it is generally the spokes.
• Magic Links – quick changing bike chain links.  If you have a problem with your chain this is a quick and effective repair.  You can buy these at your local bike shop and they are usually sold in a package of two.

 Have your bike and checked and serviced by your local bike store before packing.  This is a list of some the things they should check:

• Headset
• Tires worn
• Cables frayed
• Brake pads worn
• Handle bar grips worn
• Bottom bracket loose or bound
• A spoke is broken
• A wheel is out of true
• Rim tape
• Pump does not work well
• Gears do not shift smoothly
• Chain is stretched
• Free wheel missing a tooth
• Front chain ring missing a tooth
• A loose screw connecting a toe clip
• A loose screw or bolt connecting a rack
• A brake pad rubbing
• Brakes set too tight or to loose