🚲 Cycling & bike touring

What to pack

• Padded shorts - The one thing that makes a full day in the saddle bearable. Find on Amazon →
• Helmet - Bring your own if you have a good one; rentals vary wildly. Find on Amazon →
• Gloves + sunglasses - Comfort on the bars and eye protection from grit and glare. Find on Amazon →
• A basic repair kit - Spare tube, tyre levers, mini-pump and a multi-tool for the road. Find on Amazon →
• Phone mount + offline map - Follow a route without stopping at every junction. Find on Amazon →
• Front and rear lights - Essential for tunnels, dusk and any road riding. Find on Amazon →
• A light rain layer - Weather turns quickly once you are far from the start. Find on Amazon →

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