This is my packing list for the Transcontinental Race No 6 in 2018. Since it is a race and not a casual trip you will not see “holiday” items on this list (e.g. regular clothes, shoes, book, etc.). You find the bike & bag setup for it here.
The packing list for my TCR No8 (2020) will look a bit different (smaller); an update will follow
[If you want to check my list for casual traveling, go here (packing list 2017), and to see the corresponding bike setup (bags etc.) to accommodate for it, go here (bike & bags 2017).]
The picture does not contain the bike maintenance things that are stored in my triangle bag.
Wearing on my body (minimum):
- helmet (Suomy Gun Wind)
- Glasses
- short gloves (Roeckl Gel)
- socks
- bib-short
- short jersey
- base layer
Clothing
- 1 1/2 Multi purpose head scarfs (esp. against cold ears)
- long gloves (Gore, thin & waterproof, Hi-Viz)
- spare socks
- spare bib-short
- spare short jersey
- spare base layer
- arm & leg warmers (Mavic, merino)
- long sleeve jersey (dhb)
- down west (Endura Primaloft)
- rain jacket + hood (Vaude)
- over shoes (GripGrab RaceAqua Hi-Viz)
- high visibility vest
- 1 boxer shorts
- 1 T-Shirt
Body maintenance
- toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, mini shaver
- chewing gums (occasional tooth brush substitute)
- plasters
- sunscreen (small tube)
- lip balm (sun protection)
- healing cream Bepanthene
- baby wipes
- tissues
- mini towel
- chewing gums
- chamois cream (Assos)
- micro fibre cloth (for glasses)
- tissues (1 pack)
Sleeping gear:
- silk liner
- sleeping mat
- bivy
Electronics:
- iPhone with routes, offline maps
- Wahoo Elemnt with routes
- Headphones (in-ear)
- 3 USB charging cables
- iPhone charging cable short & long
- USB charger Anker (4 ports)
- Power bank 13000mAh Anker
Bike maintenance & spares
- Ottolock (medium, black)
- mini leatherman
- multi tool
- air pump (Lyzine with pressure gauge)
- 2 spare tubes
- extensive puncture set (for tubes and tubeless)
- 2 tire levers
- piece of old tire (to reinforce larger slashes)
- cable ties (many!)
- shoe lace & thin thread (you never know..)
- 2x Sram chain links
- spare derailleur hanger (frame specific)
- Boa spare parts
- inner gear cable
- spare cleats
- chain lube (Squirt dry lube)
- spare nipples
- spare spokes
- 2 velcro straps
- blank piece of cable (for light system)
- schrader valve adapter (for gas stations)
- thin rubber gloves (for road side surgery. on the bike)
- 2 rags
- old toothbrush (to clean chain)
Other items
- 2x 1L bottles
- Spork
- mini backpack
- light plastic bag
Documents:
- Passport
- ID card
- hardcopies of documents
- health insurance card
- contact details (next of kin)
- pay cards
- Brevet card
- a little cash
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