Mountain biking Kit List
Essentials
• If we are providing mountain bikes for you then
cycling helmets will come with it, but if you have your own you may want to bring it for your own comfort.
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2 or 3 pairs of sports socks. (not cotton) - warmer ones for spring and autumn
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Trainers or cycling shoes - if you are using spd pedals make sure you bring your own cycling shoes. The bikes we provide come with flat pedals.
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Waterproof jacket - breathable waterproof materials like goretex are much more comfortable than non-breathable materials which can end up being just as wet inside due to your sweat not escaping!
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At least three layers - thin thermal layer or t-shirt made of wicking material rather than cotton next to the skin, a mid weight fleece and a thicker fleece.
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Extra fleece or sweater to put on during a stop.
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A thin top for when it gets hot cycling. If you burn easily wear a t-shirt rather than a vest as the sun is stronger at altitude - (again not cotton - sports tops work well)
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Cycling shorts or tights for spring and autumn •
Cycling gloves, warmer ones for spring and autumn.
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Rucksack to carry spare sweater, waterproofs, packed lunch, water bottle, and other bits and pieces.
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Good sized water flask or a plastic water bottle. A Platypus or similar water system is also very handy.
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Sun screen - even in winter
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Lip salve with sunscreen - even in winter
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Sun glasses suitable for cycling - interchangeable lenses are good if you have them.
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Sun hat or cap in summer if you use one.
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Towel if staying in a youth hostel or refuge.
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Large plastic bag to put inside your rucksack to keep the contents completely dry. No rucksack is waterproof (too many seams!)
Other useful things
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Tool kit our guides will have one, but if you are going it alone then you will need to bring your own. The hire bikes will come with a basic kit.
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Slippers- so nice for feet in the evening.
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Camera, spare film or memory card and batteries.
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Binoculars •
Map of the areaand compass if you like knowing where you are.
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A small sit mat or bit of old camping mat - not essential but good for a bit of comfort when snacking in the mountains!
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Swim suit maybe.
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Games or cards for evenings
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Torch
