How to Pack for Short Bike Tours
Short bike tours enable you to travel on a short-term basis yet see a large quantity of specific geographical areas. Bike enthusiasts from all over the world participate in these short bike tours every year. If you are new to this method of travel you need to know exactly what to take with you.
Supplies:
- Backpack
- Food and water
- Toiletries
- Bike
- Bike equipment
- Clothing
- Identification
- First aid kit
- Tire repair kit
- Tires
- Determine the length of the short bike tour. By knowing the length of time you are traveling this will aid you in selecting the amount of supplies needed.
- Evaluate the condition of your bike. Ensure that your bike is up for the challenge. Unless you have recently purchased bicycle tires consider this purchase. You need all parts of your bike to perform properly and most especially your tires.
- Gather your safety equipment and ensure that it is adequate for the terrain you plan to travel. You should always wear a helmet even on short trips. Ensure that your pads are in good shape. Determine whether you need any other safety equipment.
- Determine which foods you are taking with you on this short bike tour. If you are traveling in an area where restaurants and food shops are plentiful you may not require food for your trip. If not consider packing non-perishable foods such as granola bars, crackers or ready-to-eat meals.
- Determine the amount of clothing you need for this trip. Consider lightweight clothing that is weather appropriate. The amount of clothing you should take depends on the amount of days you are traveling and whether you have access to a washer and dryer.
- Purchase travel size toiletries if you do not already have them. Take basic toiletries, as you will carry all of your supplies on your back while you ride.
- Begin placing your items into your backpack. Place your identification into your backpack into a safe compartment.
- Pack a first aid kit and a tire repair kit as precautions. Both are available in travel size options.
- Place all of the other items you gathered into your backpack.