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Cycle tourism is a type of holiday that is very different from an "ordinary" holiday both in terms of the type of experience and the "kit" to bring with you.
Backpacks, bags and trolleys come to the rescue, but it is important to distribute the weights correctly so as not to burden the body during pedalling.
The last days before a departure, above all, are always the most chaotic.
“What do I bring?”, “What can be useful if it rains?” “What if it's hot? What if it's cold?”.
Not to mention the thousand "put on and take off" things to do, because in the end there is always something we forget and always something we put in more.
Furthermore, more often than not, at the end of the holiday there are always completely unused objects and clothing that we must reduce to a minimum.
The duration of the trip does not particularly affect "how much" to bring, but the "what" and the season, place, type of trip, food and accommodation are elements to take into consideration when preparing your luggage.
For this reason, here is a detailed list of "must haves" for an unforgettable and worry-free e-bike trip!
First of all, forget about bringing your entire wardrobe with you because "you never know", so prepare a piece of paper and a pen for a functional and detailed checklist!
First of all, technical clothing:
- Helmet
- Pants with pad, short in summer, long for colder weather;
- Technical underwear shirt, also perforated if it's very hot;
- Windproof jacket;
- K-Way or rainproof
- Technical socks;
- Technical Sweatshirt (for cold places);
- Bike T-shirt;
- Eyeglasses;
- Technical shoe;
- Gloves;
- Small towel to dry sweat.
Also non-technical clothing must follow the season you will encounter, but in general you will need:
- Windproof jacket;
- T-Shirts;
- Underwear;
- Sweater, wool or cotton depending on the place;
- Long trousers;
- Bermuda (or even skirt for a woman)
- Swimming suit;
- Towels;
- Gym shoes;
- Flip flops;
- Microfibre towel.
And for the personal care? Here are some elements that should not be missing on your trip:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste;
- Shampoo and shower gel;
- Deodorant;
- Sunscreen (watch out for burns!!);
- Wet wipes
- Hand cream;
- Comb;
- A small mirror;
- Hair elastics and hairpins;
- Razor;
- Earplugs
- Paper towels.
Don't start knocking on wood, but if it's true that you need to plan for a fluctuating time, it's also true that you need to pay attention in case of small accidents, so remember a little “pharmacy” kit:
- Soothing or healing cream;
- Patches;
- Bandage tapes;
- Painkillers;
- Anti-inflammatories;
- Intestinal antibiotic;
- Disinfectant;
Now that we have thought about the person, we must also think about ours bikes, Therefore:
- Front and/or rear parcel rack;
- Waterproof side bags + top case to place on the roof rack;
- Canteen;
- Front and rear light;
- Doorbell;
- Chain or Padlock;
- Small air pump;
- Inner tube and repair kit;
- Multi-purpose set with Allen keys;
- Chain tool;
- Spare chain link;
- Chain lubricant;
- Electrician's cable ties
If you are camping, don't forget:
- Waterproof roller bag;
- Tent and sleeping bags;
- Inflatable mattress and pillow;
- Cooking set
- Lighter and Lamp.
Finally the technological material:
- Outdoor GPS navigator;
- Smartphones and chargers;
Also remember your favorite book to enjoy moments of relaxation in the open air, a notepad and a pencil/pen for any notes.
Does it seem like a lot of stuff?
Do not be scared. By playing a bit of Tetris and distributing the weight in the right way you will be able to transport everything in the best possible way and enjoy your holiday in complete freedom and carefree!