Equipment list for bike tours
A mountain bike
Clothing:
Biking boots or walking boots
Outdoor socks (wool blend)
Biking or outdoor trousers
Thin shirt (Not cotton)
Windproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Thin fleece jacket
Thin hat or “Buff” to wear underneath the helmet
Biking gloves or thin leather gloves
Biking Helmet
Sunglasses
Knee, elbow and spine protection is required in “All Mountain”/Enduro tours
Swim suit
In the daypack:
Water bottle or camel bag
Sandals or neoprene boots for wading rivers
Sunscreen
Camera with spare batteries
Toilet paper
A small first-aid kit
Energy bars
In the duffel bag
Extra gloves or mittens
3-4 pair of outdoor socks
Long-Johns– Wool or synthetic
Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic
Comfortable evening trousers
Spare biking trousers
Spare thin shirts (not cotton)
Thick fleece jacket
Thick hat
Toothbrush and paste
Towel and swimsuit
Headlight and spare batteries (not necessary in June and July)
Sleeping bag
Book
Ear plugs for sleeping in huts
Neoprene cover for bike shoes can be practical, especially in September
Recommended tools and spare parts:
Small multi tool
Small pump
Spare tube
Tire levers
Puncture repair kit
Chain link extractor
Brake blocks/disc pads for your bike
2 spokes for front and rear wheels of your bike
Spoke key
Spare “Dropout” for your bike (The metal piece holding the aft derailleur)
Chain lube
Brush and a rag for cleaning drive train