A General Packing List

ON THE BIKE:
Jersey Tops
Cycling shorts with a quality chamois (padding)
Bike gloves with padding under the palm
Cycling socks (synthetic or lightweight wool)
Arm warmers
Leg warmers
Helmet
Cycling shoes
Energy bars and electrolytes

ON AND OFF THE BIKE:
Rain jacket (Gortex with pit-zips)
Wind jacket (lightweight and form-fitting)
Sweater (fleece and form-fitting mid layer)
Top and the bottom base layer (synthetic or lightweight wool)
Sunglasses (clear lens and polarized lens)
Backpack with hydration system (2-3L water capacity)
Cycling water bottle (with squirt lid)
Camera (phone, GoPro, point and shoot)
Ear warmer (toque or headband)

CHILL TIME:
Swimwear
Flip flops
Small camp towel (for swimming etc )
Comfortable, casual clothes for relaxing in (cotton attire, such as jeans, t-shirt, a hooded sweater will be welcomed after a day in synthetics or wool)
Trail shoes or hiking boots
Backpack (for day hikes)
Flashlight or headlamp

PERSONAL AND FIRST AID:
Toiletries i.e., toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, soap, etc.
Sunscreen (oil-free for sport)
Insect repellent
Anti-bacterial wipes
Anti-bacterial gel
Toilet paper
First-aid kit (ibuprofen, band-aids, Polysporin, tweezers)

RANDOM STUFF YOU DON’T REALIZE YOU NEED UNTIL YOU NEED THEM:
Electrical tape (tapes your bike tube or pump to your bike, without leaving a sticky residue)
Duct tape (tape up holes in a bug net and/or everything else duct tape fixes!)
Solar panel battery charger with USB adapter
Zip-lock bags