Monday, November 24, 2025

What to Pack?

 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.

I've started a list. I'll update it as I think of other items or remove the superfluous.

Item
Orange Frostline panniers, Bungee Cords, Pedals with Toe Clips, Front/Rear LED lights, cable ties, cable lock, handlebar mirror , bell, odometer, and revised toolkit with bag
30 Liter Kayak Dry Bag
Rain Pants
Rain jacket shell
1 pair Cycle Shorts
Cycling padded shorts
4 pairs of Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks
6 pairs of underwear
6 wicking t-shirts
2nd pair of cycling pants
2nd Fleece
USB Power Bank w/ USB C cord, charger , UK adapter (for on the road)
Minimal toiletry bag
Minimal first aid kit
OFF! Clean Feel Spritz Insect Repellent
Bicycle Helmet
Lightweight Skida running hat / Buff(s)
Cycling gloves
On Board Plane Wear: (W) or in a string bag (B)
Cycling long pants
1 long sleeve wicking t-shirt
1 pair socks
Baseball cap
Keen shoes for cycling
Cycling jacket
Cycling Fleece
Mobile Phone (get a Saily eSIM for the UK)
1 USB Charger (6 port USB A) - UK Converter (for evening recharge)
Passport
Wallet
Chromebook
2 Water bottles
Bluetooth earbuds
Pen and Bird Guide - Journal
Selected Philip's Navigator Maps and case
Ricoh Pentax WG-90 camera
Fisher Bluetooth Speaker / Radio / TF Card Player
Kodak Pony 135 Camera w/ Case and 4 rolls of 36 exposure B&W film
Compass / Whistle

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