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Cycling
Equipment Guide
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Equipment Guide Your equipment doesn’t necessarily have to be bought new; you can borrow equipment from friends and family. However it would be a good idea to use and test your equipment in the outdoors prior to the event to ensure you are happy with your kit and it’s comfortable to use for an extended period. When travelling on an adventure your equipment should be carried in a rucksack rather than a suitcase to enable us to be able to carry your bag easily on the event. Bear in mind that you want to make the day pack you carry on your back whilst cycling as light as possible - the heavier this is, the more effort it takes to cycle!
For your adventure it is important that you have the right equipment to keep you safe and as comfortable as possible in the outdoors where a variety of weather conditions can be encountered.
If you are bringing clothes to keep warm for colder conditions then it is better to have several thinner layers rather than fewer thicker layers. The air gets trapped between the layers and keeps you warm. Its also a good idea to keep a thin waterproof with you on your bike in case of pesky rain showers.
Below is a recommended guide for equipment that you will need to bring with you or potentially consider taking depending on your kit preferences.
If you have questions regarding equipment Please feel free to have a chat with the team in the student adventures office, or pay a visit to a local cycle shop where they will be able to give you great advice.
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Mandatory Check List CHECKED? LUGGAGE:
• Large Rucksack or soft holdall (suitcase not appropriate) • Handle bar bag / bum bag / day pack (Bike pump, water bottles, 2 x inner tubes, mini-puncture repair kit, water/windproof lightweight jacket, snack bars, money)
SLEEPING:
• Sleeping Bag • Pillow / Inflatable Pillow
CLOTHING:
• Cycling Helmet (must be worn at all times when cycling) • Cycling Gloves • Cycling Shorts (padded for cycling is advisable) • Cycling Shoes or stiff soled sport shoes • T-shirts (cycling / leisure) • Lightweight waterproofs (jacket only) • Sweatshirt / Fleece • Trousers • Underwear (light and loose) • Socks (cycling/leisure) • Shoes / sandals for the evening
BIKE KIT:
• Bike lights • Water bottle (1 litre bottle minimum) • Puncture repair kit and pump
HYGIENE:
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste • Soap & Shampoo • Travel Towel • Deodorant • Sun Protection • Insect Repellent
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Mandatory Check List CHECKED? OTHER:
• Cash • High energy drinks/Snacks
SMALL FIRST AID KIT:
• Rehydration sachets (such as Dioralyte) • Diarrhoea tablets • Any medication normally used • Knee Support
Recommended Check List CHECKED? CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER THINGS THAT YOU MAY WISH TO BRING FOR COMFORT:
• Loose Shorts (to wear over cycling shorts) • Cotton Scarf • Dress/Skirt/Sarong • Odometer • Lip salve • Antiseptic wipes / dry wash • Razor and cream • Sanitary products • Hairbrush/comb • After sun moisturiser • Vitamins (not essential but recommended) • Camera • Sunglasses with UV protection • Alarm clock / watch • Ear Plugs • Note book and pens • Pain killers / paracetamol • Compeed Blister Plasters
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