Cross Country Bike Trip Packing List

Bike water bottles cages and or hydration pack i e.

Cross country bike trip packing list. Here you ll find a list of all the gear antonio and i bring along on bike trips. Cycling computer gps cellphone with bike app. Mirror for handlebar or helmet fenders. When hunger strikes food drink.

With an endless list of what ifs running through your head it s impossible to feel prepared. Roadcrafter one piece suit a helmet boots boot laces gloves preferable two pairs one for colder and one for warmer weather conditions earplugs and sunglasses. Camelbak lcd cycle computer w new or extra battery led head light or use camping headlamp mirror mounted on handlebar helmet. Cheese sticks eat these first and put in the cooler turkey jerky.

It is a more moderately paced 52 day tour that averages 80 miles per day and crosses through 13 states. Water bottles with cages. The 3829 mile route begins with a wheel dip in the pacific ocean in san francisco california and ends with a wheel dip in the atlantic ocean near. Bike socks lightweight tights lands end merino sweater microfiber rain jacket goretex socks wool hat wool gloves thermal underwear plastic rain pants.

Handlebar extensions w paddled grip tape. I ve been there and know this feeling can delay a trip for months or even years. Cinch sack day bag to keep. Each bike is equipped with a garmin edge 1030 gps computer flat pack front and rear bontrager flare r lights a bontrager saddle and pedals shimano clipless road pedals shimano clipless mountain pedals caged or flat pedals bontrager wavecel helmets.

Trek travel water bottles to keep. Meeting that challenge and keeping it fun requires the right tools and if you re planning to join the bikepacking movement you ll. Cycling clothing and gear. Stem riser adjustable stem may need if touring w mt.

Taillight with blinking option lock. Packets of oatmeal for a quick. Cross country challenge is america by bicycle s central route across the united states. Gloves helmet glasses mount rearview mirror spd shoes 3 bike shorts 4 jerseys 1 wool 1 cotton 2 synthetic arm warmers 3 pr.

Bikepacking is bike touring minus the concrete a combination of cross country riding and minimalist camping. Apples oranges and bananas these stay ok for a few days in the cooler. Helmet or use ours bike saddle or use ours pedals clip in flat caged or use ours cycling or athletic shoes to clip in or for flat pedals active socks. You ll be riding everything from rough surface roads to technical trails staying on the bike for days in a row and carrying everything you need.