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Preparing for an epic bike adventure?

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  • March 29, 2009 at 12:45 pm #11642
    BananaDrama

    I am about to embark on a long bike ride across Spain and would like to know what essentials I will need to pack. I shall be staying in hostels. Any advice would be great.

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  • March 30, 2009 at 11:17 am #627059
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    dave atkinson

    sounds cracking, i’m reet
    sounds cracking, i’m reet jealous. travelling light isn’t easy though! the mistake i always make is packing too many clothes. if you’re staying in hostels then you’ll have access to washing facilities, so pare down the clothing to the bare minimum. pack shoes (eg Lake IO sandals) that you can wear on and off the bike, and that dry quickly. and a cheap pair of slippers for indoors, they pack down small.

    March 30, 2009 at 10:41 am #627057
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    BananaDrama

    I am planning to cycle from
    I am planning to cycle from Pamplona to Santiago which is about 700km. I want to keep my bike as light as possible and carry the least amount of kit.
    Cheers for the list of bodge it essentials!

    March 29, 2009 at 9:27 pm #627055
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    Blackhound

    Zip ties – 101 uses and take
    Zip ties – 101 uses and take up little space or weight.
    Maybe a lightweight tyre, just in case.

    March 29, 2009 at 8:24 pm #627053
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    Barry Fry-up

    Sounds great – what’s your
    Sounds great – what’s your route?

    I’ve a friend who swears by dental floss. you can bind broken bits of your bike together with it, mend clothes (and shoes) with it and even floss your teeth with it if you have any left…

    Things I always pack on a tour include:
    * a couple of jubilee clips and a bit of metal rod
    * some araldite
    * a selection of bolts
    * a bit of plastic cut from a 4pt milk carton for a trye boot

    all the normal stuff like puncture kits and tools too, but the worst thing that can happen is that your bike breaks and you can’t bodge it!

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