These items are noted as ‘ESSENTIAL’ for very good reasons! For your own safety & comfort please bring them all. If you have any queries regarding any item in the kit list please get in touch with us.
Personal Safety Essentials
The following items are essential for your comfort and safety on tour and you must bring everything mentioned
Insect repellent and bite relief cream
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Mountain biking back pack – 12 litre
Hydration system (Camelbak)
Windbreaker
Light, long-sleeved fleece layer
Biking socks
Long-sleeved mountain bike shirts
Short-sleeved mountain bike shirts
Waterproof jacket
Overshorts (‘baggies’)
Padded cycling shorts/ trousers
Bike gloves (full-fingered not fingerless)
Biking glasses
Elbow pads
Knee pads
Mountain bike-specific shoes (flats or SPDs)
Lightweight full-face helmet
Personal Comfort Kit
The following items will be useful for your comfort on tour and we recommend you bring everything mentioned
Chamois cream
Snack bars/ trail snacks
International travel adapter and/ converter
Small bottle of laundry detergent
Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, moisturiser, etc.)
Sun hat
Swimwear
Re-usable drinks bottle
Own Bike essentials
The following items are essential for ensuring that we can deal with all mechanical issues on the tour and you must bring/ have on your bike everything mentioned
Spare battery
Dropper seat post
Chain-specific quick link
Inner tubes (x 2 ) or bottle of tubeless fluid
Multi-tool
Bottle of chain lube
Bike-specfic rear mech hanger
Bike-specific brake pads x2 (set)
Tyre Recommendations
Tyre Recommendations
Maxxis Minion DHR and DHF or Assagai tyres with a minimum of EXO+ for the rear. Or for Schwalbe we like a Big Betty paired with a Magic Mary, a Super Gravity sidewall is recommended for the rear.
If you have any queries regarding this or any other item in the kit list please get in touch with us.
Rental Bike Essentials
If you are renting a bike for your tour, these are the things you must bring