You’ve decided to join Bike Spain Tours for a cycling holiday! We can’t wait to meet face to face. Now it’s time to decide what to pack. We’ve put this bike trip packing list together to include everything you need to feel comfortable on and off the bike. Get excited for your trip, and let us know how else we can help.
Biking Clothing & Gear
- Biking shorts
- Breathable, synthetic tops (short- and long-sleeved)
- Biking shoes
- Biking gloves and full-finger, wind-resistant gloves
- Helmets are mandatory!
- Wind & rain jacket
- Fleece jacket or warm vest/jacket (in colder months)
- Sunglasses
Other clothing
- Hat
- Bathing suit
- Sweater/jacket for cool evenings
- Comfortable outfit for off the bike
- Comfortable walking shoes/sandals
- Evening wear
Optional Items
- Books about the area
- Camera
- First aid kit
- Bike computer
Don’t Forget!
- Photocopies of your important documents
- Travel Insurance Certificate
- Airline tickets/Boarding Passes
- Passport/Visa (if required)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Required medications and their prescriptions
- Personal items and toiletries
What to Leave at Home
- Expensive electronic items
- Expensive jewelry & family heirlooms
- Other valuables
Bike Spain Tours provides:
- Helmet
- Handlebar bag
- Bike lights
- Bike Spain Tours water bottles
- Bike Spain t-shirt
- Spare parts and flat pack
- Luggage tags
- Pedals (Shimano, Look, Flat, Caged)
- Snacks and nutrition throughout each ride
- Sunscreen
Before you travel make sure to check the current weather conditions and historical temperature and precipitation statistics. It is important to be prepared for all weather conditions with the right gear, like removable layers, shoe covers, rain gear, wind jacket or ear covers.
You’re ready to go, but you can’t get your suitcase closed. Do you really need everything in that bag? Probably not. Packing light for travel is all about figuring out what you really need, so give us a call. While you unpack some of the extras, we’ll make sure your itinerary is in order.
