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Bike box for air travel

Having a bicycle touring packing list of your own ensures that important items are not forgotten. The bicycle touring packing list allows you to efficiently consider the weight and space challenges while planning your trip. Use this suggested bicycle touring packing list and revise after each trip to ensure it is current. The items on your list may vary depending on your personal needs, destination and season of travel.

Bicycle Clothing (must be quick wash and dry):

• 2 sets of cycling gloves
• 1 pair of cycling shoes or sandals
• 1 set of booties
• 2 pairs of cycling shorts
• 2 pairs of cycling pants or tights
• 2 cycling shirts – long or short sleeve depending on season
• 1 set of arm warmers
• 1 cycling or Gore-Tex jacket and perhaps a vest
• 1 bike helmet

Bicycle Equipment:

• 1 bicycle with pannier rack – or use a rental bike
• 1 set of rear panniers with covers plus handlebar bag
• 1 bicycle box for flight – if required
• 1 spare bicycle tire tube and patch kit
• 1 set of bicycle tools
• 2 water bottles
• 1 bike lock with extra key
• 1 high pressure bike pump
• 1 bike computer and/or GPS, bell and light
• 1 pedal wrench – if international flight, one per group
  Note: check local laws as some destinations may require a bell, light or reflectors

Off-Bike Clothing for sightseeing and evenings (quick wash & dry):

• 1 jacket or windbreaker with hood (should be water proof)
• 1 sweater or lightweight fleece
• 1 pair of walking shoes
• 2 pairs of long pants or shorts – can use zip off pants
• 2 shirts
• underwear and socks
• bathing suit and hat/cap are all optional

Miscellaneous Items on your bicycle touring packing list:

• Toiletries in travel size in clear bag as carry on luggage
• Any prescriptions and medicines in original containers
• Eco-friendly sunscreen    sun glasses, insect repellent
• Laundry soap
• First aid kit – one per group
• Camera with extra batteries and memory card
• Day pack for use when sightseeing, some handlebar bags have carrying straps
• Wrist watch and maybe a travel alarm
• Energy bars
• Cell phone
• Camping equipment including tent, stove – if required

Documents on your packing list for bicycle touring:

• Airline e-ticket and/or train tickets
• Passport and any visas required
• Credit card and cash in local currency
• Travel insurance contact and policy number
• Emergency phone list of family, copy of prescriptions
• Cycling route maps, travel guide and language phrase book
• Notebook, pen and reading material
• Photocopy of all documents in case of loss

Take your bicycle touring packing list and place the above items in plastic bags and place in your panniers in approximately equal weight. Heavier items should be at bottom of pannier, and things like raincoat at top. Handlebar bag is for your camera, lunch and route maps.

One or two people in a group need to carry a pedal wrench, first aid kit and bike tools. Having a bicycle touring packing list with the above items you should have a enjoyable and comfortable bicycle tour!