by Warren McNaughton and John Hughes

John Hughes is director of the UMCA, has been certified by the NSCA as a personal trainer and by USA Cycling as a coach. Learn about Hughes’ coaching at www.coach-hughes.com.

I. Bike

Pump

Cyclometer

2 large water bottles

II. Clothing

Helmet

silk balaklava (very light) or winter hat

Cycling hat

Short cycling gloves

Poly-pro glove liners (light weight) or long cycling gloves

Biking shorts

Polypro or silk long underwear top

Rain jacket and pants

Wool leg warmers (or tights)

Wool jersey

Short sleeve jersey

Wool socks (warmer when wet)

Shoes

Insoles

Toe covers (lightweight) or booties

Reflective vest

Reflective tape on shoes, helmet, bike, etc.

III. Lighting

Front headlight (battery powered)

Rear taillight (battery powered)

Spare battery

Spare bulbs

Mountaineers headlight (or pinch light)

IV. Food

Powder for liquid drinks

Solid food

Several anti-bonk energy bars

V. Bags

Large seat pack

Fanny pack or handlebar pack

VI. Tools

Spare tubes - 3

Spare tire

Tire irons

Tire boot

Patch kit

Spoke wrench

Allen wrenches

Small screwdriver

Extra brake and derailleur cables

Electrician/duct tape (small piece)

Cable ties (amazing what you can tie down with these things)

Spokes and nipples (4-6) - front and back are most likely different

VII. Pharmacy (choose among items such as:)

Aspirin

Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory

Nupracanal (to numb saddle sores)

Sunscreen

Chapstick

Salve for chafing

NoDoz

Tums

VIII. Other

Sunglasses

Maps

Route sheet

Route card

Passport

Wallet/cash

Space blanket (if you anticipate sleeping by the road)

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