What are some general items I should pack for a guided mountain bike trip?

In efforts to make your trip safe, memorable and enjoyable the below items are a guide only. These are items we suggest you consider bringing however you know your personal needs better than we do, so pack accordingly.

 

ON THE BIKE:

• jersey tops (normal active wear tops are fine)
• cycling shorts with a quality chamois (padding)
• bike gloves with padding under the palm
• arm/leg warmers (only if you think you will require them)
• helmet
• cycling shoes and socks
• energy bars and electrolytes

ON/OFF THE BIKE:

• rain/wind jacket
• sweater
• sunglasses (clear lens and polarized lens)
• cycling water bottle or backpack with hydration system (2-3L water capacity)
• camera (phone, GoPro, point and shoot)
• backpack or pannier/s (if not using a backpack with hydration system you will need some way to carry extra water, snacks and personal items such as spare tubes and sunscreen)

CHILL TIME:

• swimwear
• thongs / sneakers
• small camp towel (to use for swimming etc.)
• comfortable, casual clothes for relaxing in (such as jeans, t-shirt, jumpers, shorts etc.)
• flashlight or headlamp

PERSONAL ITEMS AND FIRST AID:

• toiletries i.e. toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, soap etc.
• sunscreen
• insect repellent (with Deet)
• anti-bacterial wipes/gel
• first-aid kit (ibuprofen, band aids, Polysporin, tweezers)

TOOLS/SPARE PARTS TO BRING:

For those bringing their own bikes – we recommend bringing the following tools with you. Rest assured your guides will have a full tool kit, but it’s a good idea to have the following items with you in case of trailside breakdowns:

• multi-tool (preferably with chain breaker)
• tire levers
• small tire pump
• 1-2 spare tubes (our guides can’t realistically carry enough 26″, 27.5″, and 29″ tubes for everyone)
• Any rare parts that might be hard to find locally for your brand of bike

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