How to pack for a bike trip?

A bicycle trip, especially the first longer trip, is quite an undertaking. What to bring? How to pack? These are just some of the questions that accompany the preparation for a bicycle trip.

With each subsequent bicycle trip, the selection of the set and the method of packing becomes more and more natural. Today we will tell you what to pack for longer and closer trips, as well as how to pack to make cycling enjoyable. The general rule is simple: we choose luggage in such a way as to have with us everything we need, but nothing that is unnecessary and is an excessive burden.

What to take on a multi-day bike trip?

The first attempts to pack for a trip of several days may involve the need to repack your luggage. It's a kind of art of choice: what is essential and what can be done without? Below is a short guide, which is a must-have for any longer bicycle trip.

Clothing for a bicycle trip

A multi-day cycling trip requires a change of clothes. This does not mean, however, that you should take half the contents of the wardrobe with you. Much depends on What time of the year do we go on a trip?. For such a clothing essential However, each trip can be considered:

  •      socks,
  •      sports shirts (they dry faster, they wick away moisture better),
  •      underwear,
  •      light cycling pants,
  •      cycling shorts with a pad,
  •      cycling trousers and sleeves (they protect against both cold and burns caused by solar radiation),
  •      long sleeve blouse,
  •      a warmer sweatshirt, e.g. made of fleece,
  •      a windbreaker jacket,
  •      baseball cap,
  •      shoes (it is good to take spare shoes with you and shoes in which your feet can rest after a day's riding, e.g. sandals),
  •      bicycle helmet (you can also equip yourself with a helmet scarf),
  •      cycling glasses,
  •      fingerless cycling gloves,
  •      when it is cooler, it is necessary to wear: thermoactive underwear, a traditional hat, a chimney and gloves.

Cosmetics for a bicycle trip

Hygiene is very important - especially during many hours of daily cycling. Worth taking with you universal cosmetics with a small volume. If something runs out, you can always buy it on the way. Cosmetic bicyclemust have to:

  •      antiperspirant (preferably in a stick),
  •      gray soap (for washing, washing, shaving),
  •      wet antibacterial wipes (useful when you do not have access to running water),
  •      foot powder,
  •      toothpaste and toothbrush,
  •      a disposable razor (if you consider it necessary),
  •      cotton towel (40x90 cm),
  •      roll of toilet paper,
  •      a small pack of tissues.

Tourist cooker and food for a bike trip

A bicycle trip is also associated with eating meals outside the home. You can always go to a food court to eat, but it is more economical to take your equipment and some food ingredients with you. It is worth taking with you:

  •      steel pot with a capacity of approx. 0,75-1,5 l,
  •      tourist stove with fuel for it,
  •      cutlery,
  •      plastic container with a lid,
  •      pocket knife with a sharp knife,
  •      lighter,
  •      and also: a small sponge for washing pots and some washing-up liquid.

It is good to take some food with you in case there is a problem, for example, with finding an open shop.

Tools, spare parts and protections for a bicycle trip

When going on a bicycle trip, it is also worth taking with you basic tools. It is good to equip yourself with:

  •      multitool (screwdrivers, allen keys),
  •      cassette key,
  •      tire spoon,
  •      pump,
  •      adapter for the compressor.

Let's also not forget about spare parts m.in.:

  •      patches with sandpaper and glue,
  •      gear and brake cable,
  •      spare tube,
  •      chain oil,
  •      basic spare screws,
  •      insulating tape,
  •      chain link and pin,
  •      trytytki.

In addition, you should also bring with you:

  •      front and rear lamp (preferably with additional accumulators or batteries),
  •      bicycle lock.

First aid kit and other items of equipment for a bicycle trip

It is also good to take with you during a bicycle tripfirst aid kit with basic equipment. So it's worth packing in it:

  •      elastic bandage,
  •      sterile complexes,
  •      plasters without and with dressing,
  •      wound disinfectant,
  •      small scissors to cut the bandage,
  •      one time gloves,
  •      artificial respiration mask,
  •      emergency blanket in the form of NRC foil.

In case of longer expeditions you should also bring diarrhoea remedies, painkillers, effervescent tablets with electrolytes, cream for skin burns, lotion with a filter, foam with panthenol against burns, analgesic gel, mosquito repellent, gel for relieving bites and a tick remover.

When going on a long journey with the intention of spending the night under the open sky, it is also worth equipping yourself with tent, sleeping bag (necessarily with a compression bag) and foam pad.

Electronics for a bicycle trip

Increasingly, electronic equipment is equipped with a micro USB input, thanks to which you only need to take one cable with you to charge all devices. You should take a bicycle trip with you electronics that we will actually use and without which we can not do for several days. Usually these are: a telephone, a camera, a camera, a flashlight and lamps with built-in batteries.

It is also worth taking a power bank and spare batteries for bicycle lighting when it does not have built-in batteries.

What to bring on a one-day bike trip?

Some items of cycling equipment are worth having with you at all times, no matter how long the journey will be. Even close trips, a few or several kilometers from home, may end up with a flat tire. This will prevent you from successfully continuing to drive. Therefore, it is worth taking with you on close bicycle trips basic equipment, among others patches, tire lever and pump. It is also good to have a small first aid kit with basic equipment.

What to pack for a bicycle trip?

You already know what to pack for a bicycle trip. As you can see, longer trips require you to take a lot of stuff with you. So what should you pack all your equipment in? They come to help bicycle panniers.

There are several aspects to consider when choosing a bicycle pannier, including: its resistance to moisture (water resistance), the system of fastenings used and the capacity. Good when it has inside pockets in which you can hide e.g. documents or money.

Most models that will prove themselves during long trips are mounted to the trunk. Some also allow installation under the seat or on the bicycle frame. A bicycle pannier under the seat is perfect for short trips.

We wrote about bicycle panniers here.

 

Bicycle trips can bring many unforgettable experiences and great memories. However, it is worth thinking about and planning them. The first trips can be treated as a way to gain experience and draw conclusions.

It counts not only perfectly planned route but also the equipment taken and how to pack it. Each subsequent trip will certainly verify our needs - we will not take some things on the next trip, but we will certainly decide to pack something else instead.

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