Looking forward to your upcoming trip but not sure what to bring? Our comprehensive packing guide has got you covered!
Get ready to ride! The following list provides the essentials to bring on your cycling trip. Remember to check the forecast before you travel and adapt accordingly.
For guests travelling point to point please limit your luggage to one large case and one small bag (equivalent to airline carry-on size).
Essential Accessories for your Bike
- Waterproof phone case – we advise you carry your phone at all times, bring something to keep it dry.
- Front and rear lights
- GPS device (or let us know if you need to rent!)
- Saddle bag, spare tube, multi-tool, pump (all provided with rental bikes)
Personal Items
- Personal first aid kit (optional)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Aftersun
- Favourite bars & gels (optional on supported tours, we provide lots of food)
- Personal medication
- Electronic devices & chargers
- Passport, travel insurance & health documents
Cycling Kit
We recommend packing layers! Regardless of where you are riding the weather can do unexpected things.
- Helmet (or let us know if you need to rent!)
- Sunglasses
- Long & short sleeve cycling jerseys
- Cycling shorts
- Cycling socks
- Cycling shoes
- Waterproof shoe covers
- Cycling gloves /Long Fingered gloves
- Arm & leg warmers
- Base layers
- Long sleeve soft shell layer
- Windproof jacket or gilet
- Waterproof jacket
Off-Bike Essentials
- Jacket
- Casual, comfortable clothing, warmer layers for the evenings
- Shoes for off the bike
- Swimwear – just incase!
GPS Device
If you are bringing your GPS remember to download European Maps before you travel. You can also navigate directly from the itinerary app on your phone – select your ride for the day and hit navigate. Let us know if you require a waterproof phone cover & mount.
The above has you covered on all of our usual European Tours, however please take note of the following extras for specific trips.
Extras for our tours with Camp nights!
If you’re booked on our Morocco Atlas Mountains Gravel Adventure or Patagonia: The Great Divide or Uganda tour we highly recommend travelling with the following additional gear:
- Warm coat
- Woolly hat
- Shoes for outdoor living (hiking boots or similar)
- Toiletries (soap, toothpaste etc)
- Microfiber towel
- Head torch
- Flip flops
- Thermal long sleeve t-shirt (for sleeping)
- Thermal long pants (for sleeping)
- Sleeping bag (we can supply these on request)
Any questions? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.
Written by Louise Laker
The bike has always been an escape for me - a way to get rid of the stresses of the day, to set myself a physical & mental challenge, to meet great people and have ton of fun.
After years of studying, working in the sustainability sector and road racing on the UK circuit, I moved from London to Girona to pursue the dream of professional cycling.
Instead, something more incredible happened - I co-founded Eat Sleep Cycle in the cycling capital of Europe, Girona.
We create & deliver beautiful cycling tours all over Europe. We love what we do and that shows in our work.
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