I'm not new to bicycle touring ... I crossed North America in 1979, rode Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN II) in 1982, and a bike tour in southern England in 1984. Over the years many other overnight and weekend rides.
This ride will be a bit cushier ... a hotel stay every night with breakfast in the inns and lunch and dinner in pubs and restaurants. I'll pack accordingly. No sleeping bag or hostel sheet sleeping sack, no tent, no cooking kit.
List updated as of June 16, 2026 ...
| Item |
| Orange Frostline panniers, Bungee Cords, Pedals with Toe Clips, Front/Rear LED lights, handlebar mirror , bell, odometer, Compass / Whistle, and revised toolkit with bag |
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| Rain Pants |
| Rain jacket shell |
| Black jacket for warmth (no second fleece) |
| 2 pair Cycle Shorts (one is gym shorts) |
| 1 Pair Cycling padded shorts |
| 4 pairs of Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks |
| 6 pairs of underwear |
| 6 wicking t-shirts, 1 long sleeve |
| 2 pairs of cycling pants |
| USB Power Bank w/ USB C cord, charger , UK adapter (for on the road) |
| Minimal toiletry bag |
| Minimal first aid kit |
| Bicycle Helmet |
| 1 Lightweight Skida running hat / 2 Buffs |
| Cycling gloves |
| 1 Pair of lightweight sneakers |
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| Lightweight long pants (for air travel and evenings) |
| 1 long sleeve wicking button down shirt (for air travel and evenings) |
| 1 pair wool socks (for on bike backup if raining) |
| Baseball cap |
| Keen shoes for cycling |
| Cycling jacket |
| Cycling Fleece |
| Mobile Phone (get a Saily eSIM for the UK) |
| 1 USB Charger (6 port Quick charge USB A) - UK Converter (for evening recharge) |
| Passport - with gray waist bag |
| Wallet (credit cards, license, insurance cards) |
| 2 Nalgene Water bottles |
| Bluetooth earbuds |
| Pen and Birding Checklist |
| Selected Philip's Navigator Maps and waterproof case |
| Ricoh Pentax WG-90 camera |
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