Gear

The Bikes

Kyle’s bike is a Surly Long Haul Trucker. Kathleen’s bike is a 90’s Specialized Hard Rock mountain bike. Both are outfitted with 26″ tires, rim brakes, and friction shifters for simplicity. 

Cycling Kit

  • 2 prs Jerseys/Synthetic Shirts
  • 2 prs Cycling Pants
  • Sun sleeves/Sun Knees
  • 2 prs Darn Tough wool socks
  • 1 pr Cycling shoes
  • 1 Helmet
  • 1 Rain jacket
  • 1 pr Rain pants
  • 1 pr Cycling gloves
  • 1 pr Sunglasses

Cold Weather Accessories

  • 1 Fleece
  • 1 Down Jacket
  • 1 Beanie
  • 1 pr Ear muffs
  • 1 pr winter cycling gloves
  • 1 Buff

Repair kit

  • 2 Spare inner tubes
  • Puncture repair kits
  • Multi tool 
  • Bike pump
  • Plastic Cable ties
  • 2 spare shifter cables
  • 1 spoke repair kit
  • Zip ties

Camping Equipment

  • 2-man Tent
  • Sleeping bags (20F rating)
  • Inflatable sleeping pads
  • Pillows
  • 1 Alcohol stove
  • 1 Camping cook set
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 LED Headlamp
  • 1 Lighter
  • Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, razor, soap etc.)
  • Lightweight Travel towel

Misc.

  • Passports
  • Travel Insurance
  • Credit cards
  • $100 in cash
  • Toiletries
  • iPod
  • Kindle
  • Crossword Puzzles 🙂