I enjoy writing lists, and the lists I've written for kit and stuff to take have been mammoth! I'm bound to still forget something or "need" (want) to buy something when I get there.
First there's Cycle equipment (bike, helmet, cycling shoes - 2 pairs in case... etc), then cycling clothing (for all eventualities), then camping stuff (tent, sleeping bag...) nutrition (gels, recovery shakes...), off the bike stuff (casual clothes, make - up, straightners...just kidding, they provide them right?!) not to mention spares! (spokes, tyres, inner tubes, mech hanger, cleaning equipment) and of course no epic bike trip is complete without a large supply of Sudocream!
The organisers provide you with a big holdall to transport your stuff but you don't get that until your register so it's hard to know if it will all fit!
I spoke to someone I'd been put in touch with who said "pack all your cycling kit" and to make sure I'd tested all my kit and had good shorts to wear. I've since put "all my kit" out to one side, it could fill my bath tub, not knowing exactly what space I have to put my stuff is the tricky thing, and not knowing what the weather will exactly do another factor. I'm sure it'll all be fine.... if not, it'll add to my adventure
Just as well I've gone for the Silver option as I don't know where I'd store alll my food for the week.
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