We’ve been prepping for this trip for more than one year, using our previous experience backpacking and long-distance kayaking to determine what we would need to carry for a self-supported, cross-country bicycle trip. Here’s an itemized list of everything we’ll be carrying:
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Jodi
Bike:
2016 Novara Randonee
Daily Wear:
Giro Sonnet Bike Helmet
Nathan Cycling Ankleband
Shimano WM34 Bike Shoes
Sunglasses
In the bags:
Novara Vigor full-finger bike gloves
Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool Bike Shorts
Novara Summerhill Bike Capri Pants
REI Everyday Merino Crew Socks
Pearl Izumi Low Bike Socks
SmartWool PhD Ultra Light Micro Bike Socks
SmartWool PhD Light Mini Bike Socks
Buff Original Buff
Buff Polar Reversible Buff
Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket
Patagonia Capilene 3 Midweight Long Underwear Bottoms
Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew Neck Long Underwear Top
REI Co-Op Down Jacket
Nemo Rhapsody 30 sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sol Sleeping Pad
Travel-sized Toothbrush
Travel-sized Toothpaste
Bandana
On the bike:
Planet Bike water cages (3)
Novara Nucleus Deluxe Pannier (2)
Front rack
Park Tools Hex Wrench
Aftermarket bike stem
Novara Nucleus Handlebar Bag
Cygolite Streak 350 / Hotshot SL 30 Bike Light Set
Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals
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Matt
Bike:
2016 Novara Randonee
BOB Yak Plus Bike Trailer
Daily Wear:
Shimano Click’R CT71 Bike Shoes
Nathan Cycling Ankleband
Trek Bontrager Solstice Bike Helmet
Sunglasses
On the trailer:
Novara Strada Road Bib Bike Shorts
Canari Arrow Bike Shorts
Novara Sprint Bike Jersey
SmartWool PhD Ultra Light Micro Bike Socks
Novara Sun Sleeves
Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket
REI Co-Op Down Jacket
Patagonia Capilene Midweight Long Underwear Crew Top
Patagonia Capilene Midweight Long Underwear Bottoms
Buff Original Buff
Buff Polar Reversible Buff
Novara Classic Bike Cap
REI Flash Insulated Air Sleeping Pad
Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 800 2-Season Sleeping Bag
REI Quarter Dome 2 Tent
Planet Bike water cages (2)
Travel-sized Toothbrush
Bandana
Hand Sanitizer
On the bike:
Planet Bike water cages (2)
Aftermarket bike stem
Novara Patch Kit
Park Tool Emergency Tire Boot
Park Tool Spoke Wrench
Lezyne RAP 14 Multi-Tool
Topeak Road Morph Pump with Gauge
Novara Nucleus Handlebar Bag
Topeak MTX Trunkbag DPX with Expandable Side Panniers
Cygolite Streak 350 / Hotshot SL 30 Bike Light Set
Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals
Bungee Cords (2)
Bike Lock
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