Suggested Equipment List

Bright Clothing
Pile/Fleece Vest
Nylon Jacket
Nylon Vest (Optional)
Waterproof Gloves & Liners
Ear Covers
Head Cover (Mornings/Evenings are cold)
Helmet
Cheap Thongs (to wear in shower)
T-shirts / Jerseys
Socks / Underwear
Shorts / Pants / Tights
Extra Shoes (Optional)
Change of Clothes for Trip Back Home
PJ's
Rain Gear
Large piece of plastic to cover bike at night (& string to hold in place)
Heavy Duty Trash Bags (line panniers, hold sleeping bag, mat, clothing, etc)
Gallon Plastic Bags (emergency foot covers)
Seal Skinz Socks
Rain Jacket/Pants/Tights (wear something next to your skin if you use rain pants - they get really cold)
Sandwich baggies (cover bike computer if not waterproof)
Kithchen Supplies
Small Can Opener
Knife, Spoon, Fork, Paper Bowls
Liquid Camp Soap (use for shampoo too)
Cookstove, Fuel, Pan, Utensils (Optional)
Toiletries
Pack (w/ hook to hang in shower holds all items)
Dental Floss/Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Deodorant
Anti-inflammatory Medication
Road Rash (1st Aid) Kit
Lip Protection w/ SPF
Handkerchiefs (Optional)
2 "Skinny" Towels (can launder along route)
T/P and Kleenex

Bike Parts/Accessories
Bike Lock (lock to picnic table at night)
Fenders
Flashing Rear Light & Front Head Light
Standard Set of Bike Tools
Pump
Extra Tubes
Mirror (having them on both sides helps-optional)
Large Water Bottles or Camelback
Flag-optional
IMPORTANT - Extra Screws for Rack/Fairing!
Miscellaneous
Light Weight Tent
Plastic Ground Cover (smaller than tent)
Light Weight Sleeping Bag
Light Weight Pad (Thermarest)
Camp Pillow
Mesh Bag (tie to panniers - "dryer" or dirty clothes)
Nylon Cord (for clothes line in camp)
Bungee Cords
Camera, & Extra Battery

Book/Magazine/Pen/Paper/Stamps
Sunblock
Rubber Bands & Zip Ties
Watch (Optional)
Visa & $$ (Remember the Plastic Bags!)
Change (quarters etc. for phone/coin laundry)
Insect Repellant
Flashlight
Cell Phone (Optional - but is wise if available)
Laptop or hand held computer (Optional)
Small Hammock (Optional)

"Touring Tips"

~ Bright or light colored clothing is a MUST.
~ Leave a little room in your panniers for food you can purchase along the route or supplies you may have neglected to bring.

~ Wear a helmet (please don't show up at the start of ANY ERRC activities without one).
~ Always stop off the roadway.
Inexpensive Eating (Try ‘Um - You'll Be Pleasantly Surprised)
#1 - Buy a can of lentil soup - open can, take spoon out of panniers and EAT IT cold - DELICIOUS!
#2 - Tie a loaf of good quality bread to your panniers and purchase a small can of peanut butter - can you spell Y U M M Y???
#3 - Stay away from heavy, meaty, greasy food - it's NOT touring fuel!
#4 - Stick to complex carbohydrates and drink LOTS of water - you'll feel better!
#5 - Eat OFTEN (at LEAST every 2 hours) and your energy level won't drop off.

Viewer Additions:

Extra bolts for rack... Extra bolts, washers & nuts for seat struts... & Velcro Straps - Keith May