What should I pack for a bike tour?
Packing
suggestions
& gear list
A bike trip packing list for your next vacation.
Are you ready for your trip?
We can’t wait for you to join us. We want you to be prepared and as comfortable as possible throughout each day of your vacation. To help, we have put together a bike trip packing list with all the essentials for your trip, from what to wear on the bike to what to bring to explore your destination by foot.
Let the journey begin, and let us know how else we can help.
layering
We recommend being prepared for all weather conditions to stay warm and keep cool.
The key to staying comfortable while cycling is layering: bring lots of layers
To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection.
Start with a breathable synthetic shirt to layer under a vest, windbreaker, or jacket and avoid cotton fabrics while exercising – the absorbent qualities prevent wicking and insulate poorly when wet.
Try to bring only what is necessary FOR YOU!
BICYCLE
GEAR
Cycling shoes to clip in or athletic shoes for flat pedals or cage.
Remember to bring own pedals if you want to use clip
CYCLE
CLOTHING
Cycling jersey – long-sleeve
Cycling jersey – short-sleeve, quick-drying, lightweight
Cycling pants
Cycling padding shorts
Cycling rain gear – jacket
Windbreaker
CASUAL
CLOTHING
Bring a few lightweight, easily washable items for city wear for dinners and sightseeing.
Slacks, skirts, mid-thigh shorts, button down shirts, etc. Comfortable and casual are great!
Sweater or light jacket
Long pants
Underwear
Socks
Comfortable shoes or sandals
Swimsuit for pool and thermal spa
DO I NEED
GLOVES?
Many people wonder if they should bring cycling gloves. Gloves provide much-needed padding for your hands and will prevent them from getting sore and tired as the day goes on. So the answer is YES!
DO I NEED
SPECIAL
SHOES?
Cycling shoes that come with cleats and special pedals can be great for comfort and performance.
BUT we strongly suggest to use on your bike vacation. Only if regularly you use at home!
Take time to learn how to ride with them, and is better to try at home and be focused … the main difficult on first ride is remember to take off when you stop. After it become automatic!
ACCESSORIES
Sunglasses, better sport sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Toiletries
OPTIONAL
Camera
Reading and writing materials
Favourite energy snacks
Garmin device
Dress for
dinner
The restaurants we use have a very nice, pleasant atmosphere, but are not stuffy. Therefore, you will feel quite comfortable in casual clothes for these meals.
However, cycling clothes, running shorts and cycling shoes are not appropriate and should be reserved for biking.
TRAVEL
ESSENTIALS
Important contact information
Necessary medications
Personal Prescriptions
Toiletries and personal items
Personal identification
Credit cards
Cash for incidentals
Travel insurance essential info
Cell phone and charger
Passport
Photocopy of passport
Power adapters
WHAT WE
PROVIDE
Your choice of Cicloposse bikes
Helmet: Met helmets
Saddle: Selle Italia men’s and women’s specific models
New Cicloposse water bottle
Luggage tags
flat or caged pedals
Front handlebar bag on upright handle bar bike
Saddle bag on drop handle bar bike
Lock;
Repair kit, including spare tire;
Frame Pump;
lUggage
or
BAGGAGE:
1 suitcase, 1 carry on
As a general guideline on what to pack for a bike tour, we suggest separating your first day’s cycling clothes and riding gear in your carry-on bag so your gear is easily accessible should there be any complications with your luggage. We recommend traveling light and limiting your luggage to one carry-on and one checked bag. You also may want to leave extra space in your luggage for any items you may want to bring home from your destination.
LAUNDRY
Laundry services are available for a fee at mostly of hotels and country accommodations of our trips. It’s also a great idea to pack a small amount of soap or detergent to do a quick kit wash in your room halfway through the trip or bring enough kits for the whole trip.
PASSPORT
REQUIREMENTS
As a general rule, passports should have at least six months of validity when traveling internationally. This means that your passport’s expiration date should be at least six months after your final day of travel.
Rain
or
Shine
Weather is extremely important to consider when deciding what to pack for a bike tour. We want you to have the right gear when you need it most.
We offer our tours in Italy in the Springs and Fall when is supposed is nice, warm and sunny, anyway never before has the weather become so unpredictable, due to climate change. We notice, beside the extreme weather phenomena, that any season is different for the other.
For sure we do not recommend to join a bike tours in July and August, because is almost sure temperature are too high.
On the contrary can be interesting consider shoulder season and come in March, April and November
Spring and fall departures are still the perfect regarding the temperatures.
Be aware rain is possible during all year
Please check the weather of your destination before you leave and be sure to be prepared for all possible conditions with the right gear – this includes bringing removable layers, long-fingered gloves, tights/leg warmers, shoe/toe covers, arm warmers, rain gear, vest, wind jacket, and ear covers.