The list:

Check out this video, it gives you an idea of what the tour will be like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NpubbAzKSY

I can't wait to see the whole film on DVD sometime!

Anyway, i though i would give you a peek at the list of things that i have to bring with me for the trip. I don't like looking at this list, as it reminds me of how few of the things on it that i actually own...

CAMPING GEAR

• 2 person tent – something light, that packs up small

• Sleeping bag rated for 3 seasons (Zero degrees Celsius)

• Sleeping bag liner

• Camping mattress – thorns are plentiful so you may want to bring a cell foam mattress

• Dish kit, mug and cutlery

• Headlamp (with extra batteries)

• Small tarp or groundsheet

• 5m of rope and clothes pegs

• Duct tape

• Repair kits for tent, poles and mattress

CLOTHING

• 3 T-shirts

• 2 long sleeve shirts

• 1 set of thermal under layers

• 1 pair of long pants

• 2 pair of shorts

• 1 Fleece jacket

• 1 Wide brimmed hat

• 1 pair of sandals

• 1 pair of lightweight hiking shoes

• 1 Bathing suit

• 1 towel

• 1 winter hat

• 1 pair of winter gloves

• 1 rain jacket

• 1 pair of rain pants

• 1 set of casual dining wear

CYCLE CLOTHING

• 3-5 pairs of padded cycling shorts (a high quality chamois will be your greatest asset)

• 1 pair of cycling shoes (SPD’s or a rigid walking shoe)

• 4 cycling jerseys or shirts, 1 long sleeved and 3 short sleeved

• 3 pairs of cycling socks

• 2 pairs of cycling gloves, 1 full-finger, 1short

• 1 rain jacket, windbreaker or vest

• 1 cycling helmet with a visor (SNELL, ANSI approved bicycle helmet)

• Sunglasses

• 1 pair of cycling pants (optional)

• Arm and leg warmers (optional)

• Reflective clothing (very important!)

FIRST AID AND TOILETRIES

Antihistamine (e.g. diphenhydramine or other allergy preparation)

• Acetaminophen/paracetamol for minor aches and pains

• Anti-inflammatory (e.g. ibuprofen )

• Anti-spasmodic (e.g. buscopan)

• Pepto-Bismol tablets or similar

• Throat lozenges

• Anti-diarrheal (e.g. Immodium)

• Laxative if prone to constipation

• Rehydration/electrolyte powder

• Antacid (e.g. Tums or Maalox tabs)

• Anti-nauseant (e.g. dimenhydrinate(Gravol), metoclopramide (Maxeran))

• Large tube(s) chamois cream/anti-chafing cream (available at biking/running stores)

• Skin breakdown cream (e.g. Bepanthen)

• Elastic/tensor wrap

• Assorted sizes of band-aids

• Sterile gauze; nu skin/moleskin dressings; blister treatment

• Spray-type wound cleanser

• Lip balm (min SPF 30)

• Zinc cream if prone to sun/cold blisters

• Sunscreen (min SPF 30)

• After sun/sunburn treatment cream

• Insect repellent

• First-aid type tape

• Two instant cold packs

• Hand sanitizer and baby wipes

SPARE PARTS

• 2-3 chains- compatible to your drive train.

• 1 cassette

• 5 patch kits

• Bike lube (dry lube will be provided)

• 5 spare tubes

• Spare bottom bracket

• chain rings- it is only necessary to bring the ones used the most, be sure to match the bolt

pattern

• spokes- you will need 3 lengths; front wheel, rear wheel drive side and rear wheel non-drive

side

• brake and shift cables- make sure to get the proper cables as they differ between mountain

and road bikes

• cable housing- Brake and gear cables pass through different casings make sure you bring

both and the proper fittings

• brake pads

• bar tape/handlebar grips

• seat post with clamp and collar

• saddle

• tires

• collection of nuts and bolts