Packing List

Packing List

The following is a suggested (but not all encompassing) list of things to pack:

Absolutes:

Credit Card and Cash for food/snacks/massages/gifts/misc.
I.D. and medical information card, if required
Towel
Toiletries – soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc.
Sleeping bag
Pillow

Recommended:

Mobile phone (although coverage will be spotty at times in the Flint Hills)
Ear plugs
Book/Magazine for reading
Camping gear (for sleeping in gym or outside)
Air mattress
Flashlight
Tent/Rain Fly (if camping outside)

Bike Gear:

Helmet
Gloves
2-3 pairs bike shorts
2-3 jerseys/tops
2-3 pairs socks
2 water bottles or a hydration pack (or both)
Seat bag with spare tube, patch kit, and tire irons
Mini air pump/Co2 Cartridges
Tights and Jacket (or similar cool weather gear)
Sunglasses
Biking shoes or other comfortable footwear
Rain gear
Sweatband/Headband
Sunblock lotion

Clothing for after the ride:

1 pair jeans
1-2 pairs shorts
2-3 t-shirts/casual shirts
1 sweatshirt/light jacket
3 pair undies & socks
street/tennis shoes