Bicycle touring presentation made on 31 Jan. 2008 at D & D Cycles in Brighton, MI. Part of their weekly bike clinic series.

65. Passport? Visa? Airline Ticket Email? Maps Camera? Camcorder? Food list Hydration Pack Electrolytes Sports bars Allergy Meds Herbs Vitamins Ibuprofen Teas First Aid Kit - see advice from Travelers' Clinic Toilet Paper Paper Towels Towel Dr. Bonner’s Wet Ones Trash bag Bike Tour Prep List Personal

66. Bike Tour Prep List Camp, Clothes Sleeping bag , stuff sack Fleece blanket , stuff sack Tarp, cordage, stakes Knife Mosquito net? Pots, utensils, scrubber Collapsible water tank? Water purifying tablets Bike shoes Bike helmet Bike shorts Bike tights Jersey Socks - warm weather, cold weather Thermal Top and Bottom Fleece Jacket Rain Jacket Rain Pants Helmet Helmet Liner Helmet Cover Gloves - warm weather, cold weather

67. Bike Tour Prep List Bike Panniers, packed Repair kit w/pump and patches Extra tube Extra tire? Bike saddle Pedals Head lamp Tail lamp Bungees Bungee net

68. Bike Packing Tips Line panniers with heavy duty trash bags for extra water/dust resistance Keep weight even side to side I like the rear to be packed with the heaviest stuff for better traction in the loose stuff Food is the heaviest – split it up Sort by category and keep items together in zip-lock bags -Toiletries -First aid kit -On the road food -Cooking utensils -Cooking oil, spices -etc. Pack your bike and ride it before your tour. -Is it balanced? -Does your heel hit the rear pannier during the pedal stroke? -Is everything tight? Are there any rattles that will become very annoying?

69. Thanks! For being a great audience. Jim Gilligan MySpace.com/PrimitiveDude