Bicycle Helmet: Remember, helmets are mandatory on all ABB rides. Also headphones are prohibited on the road.
Bike: In ride -ready condition with new tires, tubes and rim strips
| proper gearing (for rolling to hilly terrain) |
| fenders (recommended for rainy days) |
| racks and bags to carry your daily needs and wants |
| bike mounted air pump with valve to match tubes (presta or schrader) |
| water bottles and cages |
| two new spare inner tubes/one new spare tire |
| extra special nuts/bolts/etc. that your bike requires |
| bicycle computer |
| bicycle lock |
| any special equipment you normally use: tool kit, lube, WD-40, etc. |
Luggage: One medium-sized suitcase OR duffle bag (to carry your belongings to the next motel) Bike bag to carry your stuff on the road.
Leisure Clothes:
| 2 pair slacks/skirt |
| 1 shirt/blouse for evenings out |
| 1 pair of shorts |
| 2 t-shirts |
| 1 over shirt or light sweater |
| 3 changes of underwear |
| 4 pairs of socks |
| 1 pair of comfortable shoes |
| 1 swimsuit |
Cycling Clothes:
| 2 short-sleeve jerseys |
| 2 long sleeve jerseys |
| 3 pairs of cycling shorts |
| 1 pair of tights/sweats |
| 1 wind breaker or jacket |
| 1 pair of wind/rain pants |
| 1 rain jacket |
| 1 pair of cycling shoes |
| 1 pair padded cycling gloves |
| 4 pairs of socks |
| 1 pair of sunglasses/goggles |
| 1 helmet |
Personal:
| toilet kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, brush, comb, etc.) |
| sun lotion/sun screen |
| camera/film/mailers |
| notebook, pencils, pens |
| monetary media (credit cards, checks, bank card, traveler's checks, etc) |
| driver's license and other positive id |
| health insurance and 800# |
| stamps and address book/mailing labels for friends, family, sponsors |
| glasses and prescriptions |
| prescription medicines |
| idiosyncratic items without which you absolutely cannot function |
| souvenir items (for corresponding charities, sister cities, etc.) |