Equipment list

Mandatory Equipment

Bike- road race, cyclocross or tourer, minimum 10 speed, Shimano 105, SRAM Force or Campagnolo Centaur groupset

Helmet, 5 Star Rating

Water bottles, at least three 600mL bottles

Saddle Bag, with puncture kit, including patches and tyre levers

Good-quality knicks with maximum padding, (three pairs minimum)

Jerseys, preferably sun protective, (three minimum)

Cycling shoes, well fitted, with 1 pair of spare cleats

Sunglasses, polaroid

Light yet warm riding outer layer for temperatures as cold as 0°C

Gel padded cycling gloves

Front and rear lights, strong red flasher for back and strong white beam for front

Sunscreen, 200mL SPF 30+ minimum, in two separate containers

Hat

Cycle specific socks, at least seven pairs

Warm camp clothes

Rain jacket

Sleeping bag capable of withstanding 0°C temperatures

Sleeping mat, either air mattress or foam mattress

Camp pillow if not included in mattress

Pain relief/anti inflammatory such as paracetamol or ibuprofen

Alcohol gel

Towel, preferably microfibre pocket towel, anti-bacterial

Personal hygiene: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush etc.

 

Optional Equipment

Anti-chaffing/butt cream

Mini bike pump/cannisters

Arm/leg warmers, (for early starts in the cold and for sun protection during the day)

Electrolyte drinks

Additional supplements such as vitamin tablets, protein powders, recovery bars etc

Sleeping bag liner

Insect repellant

Bike computer for measuring speed, averages, distances etc.

Camera

Laptop for blogging, contacting media, family etc.

Book, music, playing cards for camp.

Camp shoes, thongs, flip-flops

Sports bra

Wet wipes, alcohol wipes