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Bike equipment
- Bike
- Helmet
- Headlight
- Taillight (with blinking option)
- Cable Lock
- Mirror (for handlebar or helmet)
- Fenders
- 2 Water bottles with cages
- Straps/bungee cords
- Saddlebag
- Handlebar bag
- Panniers
- Trailer

Repair Items
- Spare tubes
- Mini-Pump
- Tire levers
- Cycling multi-tool
- Spare spokes
- Spoke wrench
- 6″ adjustable wrench
- General-purpose multi-tool
- Assorted spare nuts and bolts
- Spare tire
- Chain tool
- Master Link replacement
- Chain Lubricant
- Brake and derailleur cables
- Brake and Derailleur cable housing
- Electrical tape
- Repair/duct tape

Camp/Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag liner
- Tent
- Tent ground-cloth
- Inflatable or compressible pillow

Mess Kit
- Cook stove
- Fuel Canister
- Cook Pot
- Long-handled spork
- Pocket Knife
- Water filter

Clothing & Weather Protection
- 2 – cycling jersey’s or sweat wicking shirts
- 2 – cycling bibshorts or shorts
- Cycling Gloves
- Cycling shoes
- 3 – pairs cycling appropriate socks
- Buff/bandana/cap/skullcap
- 1 pair shorts
- Tee shirt
- Warm shirt
- Hiking or everyday pants
- 2 pairs underwear
- Camp flip-flops
- Regular shoes
- Rain Jacket
- Long sleeve sweat wicking shirt
- Sweat wicking base layer
- Weatherproof, full-fingered gloves
- Arm/leg warmers

Personal Items
- Eye protection (sunglasses or clear lenses)
- First-aid items kit
- Medical info/emergency contact card
- Biodegradable Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- SPF Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Chamois cream
- Small, quick-dry towel
- Maps
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Hand sanitizer
- Multi-purpose soap (ex. Dr. Bronners)
- Camera
- Cell phone
- Cash/credit card/ID/passport
- Body Wipes

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