bike tour packing list
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST FOR YOUR 6-DAY BIKE TOUR
This list is our recommendation, but feel free to adjust it to meet your needs. We ask that you keep your luggage to 1 medium size soft-sided piece with a 6,000 cubic inch maximum size. Travel duffels are ideal as they fit in the trailer nicely. You may bring 1 carry-on day-pack as well to leave in the support vehicle for easy access throughout the day.
You will receive a Wilderness Voyageurs luggage tag the first day of the tour – please use it so your luggage is easily identifiable at accommodations.
| Required Bike Specific Clothing | QTY | þ |
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Padded Bike Shorts. There are a number of padded bike shorts. Plain lycra, over-shorts and skorts. Find something you are comfortable wearing if you haven’t worn padded shorts before. |
4-6 pairs | ☐
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| Long padded bike pants or long underwear for your regular bike shorts. This is a weather dependent item. Check your weather before packing. This item is highly recommended if temps are expected to be below 60 degrees. | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Short Sleeve Bike Jersey or Performance Fabric Shirts (short sleeve or sleeveless is your personal choice) |
3-5 Brightly Colored Shirts | ☐ |
| Long Sleeve Performance Fabric Shirt
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2-4 (if temps above 60)
3-6 (if below 60) |
☐ |
| Light Fleece (hooded is a good option – on cold days it will fit under your helmet). |
1 | ☐ |
| Medium Fleece or down sweater | 1 | ☐ |
| Cycling Socks (non-cotton) | 4-6 pairs | ☐ |
| Rain Jacket (Light weight and packable is ideal. Good, very dry, rain jackets are pricey, but worth it!) | 1 | ☐ |
| Rain pants | 1 | ☐ |
| Optional Bike Specific Clothing- great for cooler weather | QTY | þ |
| Arm Warmers
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1 set | ☐ |
| Leg Warmers | 1 set | ☐ |
| Bike Jacket with Zip off Sleeves | 1 | ☐ |
| Cycling Buff (multi-functional headwear) | 1 | ☐ |
| Required Accessories | QTY | þ |
| Bike Gloves: Short fingered & padded | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Helmet (helmets are provided if you are renting a bike & are available if you are bringing your own bike. Many people prefer their personal helmet) | 1 | ☐ |
| Helmet Liner or thin hat | 1 | ☐ |
| Waterbottle (Not necessary if you are bringing a hydration pack) | 1 | ☐ |
| If you are bringing your own bike:
Spare tubes to fit your tires (Tire irons & a small pump are helpful, but not required). |
2 | ☐ |
| Cycling Shoes
Clipless cycling shoes (with your pedals) or stiff soled tennis shoes |
1 pair | ☐ |
| Optional accessories | QTY | þ |
| Personal Handlebar Bag (Will be provided if you don’t have one) | 1 | ☐ |
| Hydration pack | 1 | ☐ |
| Chamois Cream (great for chaffing. You can find it at any local bike shop or here when you arrive) |
1 small tube or 6 small packets | ☐ |
| Full Fingered Bike Gloves or Glove liners – if you will be riding in weather cooler than 60 | 1 Pair | ☐ |
| Toe Covers for your biking shoes – if you will be riding in weather cooler than 60 | 1 Pair | ☐ |
| Helmet or Handlebar Mirror- if you are renting a bike with us, these will not be provided! | 1 | ☐ |
| Your own pedals(we provide flat pedals on all the rental bikes) | 1 | ☐ |
| Your personal bike shoes (if clip in, be sure to bring your own pedals) | 1 | ☐ |
| Personal Bike Seat | 1 | ☐ |
| Padded Seat Cover | 1 | ☐ |
| Cycling Cap (for under your helmet) | 1 | ☐ |
| Insulated Helmet Liner | 1 | ☐ |
| Waterproof casefor your camera or phone | 1 | ☐ |
| Casual Clothes Pack for dinners and relaxing evenings |
QTY | þ |
| Pants (weather dependent) | 2-4 | ☐ |
| Shorts (weather dependent) | 2-4 | ☐ |
| Casual Dress or Skirt (Ladies – this is your preference. Some people prefer skirts and dresses to pants and shorts) | 1-2 | ☐ |
| Shirts – Short Sleeve | 2-4 | ☐ |
| Shirts – Long Sleeve | 2-4 | ☐ |
| Undergarments (You know what to do here (FYI: You should not wear underwear with your padded bike shorts) | ☐ | |
| Optional clothing
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| Fleece, down or wool Vest
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1 | ☐ |
| Bathing Suit / Shorts (Some Lodges and Inns have Hot Tubs and/or Pool) | 1 | ☐ |
| Covering for hot tub or bathroom use *some accommodations have shared bathrooms | 1 | ☐ |
| Personal Items | ||
| Medications | Necessary meds | ☐ |
| Sunscreen & Lip Balm (optional, but highly recommended) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Deodorant, Brush, Comb, etc. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Allergy Medicine (If necessary) | 1 | ☐ |
| Aspirin, Tylenol or Ibuprofen | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Neosporin | 1 tube | ☐ |
| Razor & Shaving Cream | 1 | ☐ |
| Back up set of contact lenses or glasses | 1 set | ☐ |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Bug Spray | 1 | ☐ |
Layering. We can’t stress this enough! Wear a good wicking layer as your “against the skin layer”. This will help with moisture management and the dryer you are, the more comfortable you will be. Wool or synthetics are the best. They both work – the biggest pro on the wool side is odor control. Wool is naturally anti-bacterial and can be worn for multiple days in a row. It also provides excellent temperature regulation. Synthetics on the other hand, dry a little faster and are often lighter weight. You can’t really go wrong as long as you aren’t wearing cotton (unless it’s an incredibly hot day!)
Please let us know if you have any questions while you are packing! We are happy to answer questions and help you make your clothing and gear decisions. Call us at 800-272-4141 or e-mail bike@wilderness-voyageurs.com. We are looking forward to spending some days on the trails with you! Happy riding until then.