Ride for Homes 2013 Packing List
On-the-Bike Clothing (make sure your name is on ALL clothing, in case it ends up in the Sag car!)
· NO Cotton Clothing! Cotton is a negative insulator and, when wet, it is heavy and dries slowly. “Cotton is rotten” for endurance sports!
· Cycling helmet — ANSI and/or Snell approved. Helmet must be worn AT ALL TIMES while riding!
• Cycling /Touring shoes — good for walking (cleat covers recommended for off-the-bike walking)
• Cycling gloves
· Sunglasses
· Cycling shorts (one pair/day, or rinse and dry in your hotel room)
· Cycling hat or helmet with a brim for sun protection
· Socks — wool or synthetic (a pair a day or rinse and dry in your hotel room)
· Leg warmers or tights for riding (rain pants could substitute)
· Short-sleeved shirts or cycling jerseys (2 – 3). No cotton shirts!
· Light, long-sleeved shirt for layering and sun protection.
· Rain gear (jacket and pants). Shoe covers optional but strongly suggested.
Off-the-Bike Clothing
· Comfortable shorts
· Comfortable pants (zip-off legs are a good bet)
· Underwear (1 to 3 pairs)
· Sandals, flip-flops or lightweight shoes
· Fleece jacket or wool sweater
· Casual shirt
· Swimsuit (optional): many of our hotels have pools!
For meeting with legislators at State Capitol:
· One pair of comfortable business-casual clothing. It doesn’t need to be super-fancy!
Toiletries (besides the basics)
• Chamois cream
· Sunscreen
· Insect repellant
· Your regular medicines
· Tylenol or Advil
· Benadryl (for allergic reactions)
Miscellaneous bike gear
· 2 large water bottles or camelback bladder
· Energy bars/gels
· Electrolyte tablets
· Camera and journal (optional)
Tools and Spare Parts
· *Front and back bike lights (white front light, red blinking back light). *Required!
· Lightweight lock and cable (not a U-Lock): optional, if you plan to leave your bike outside at lunch stops.
· Tire levers/patch kit
· Spare tubes (at least two)
· Mini air pump
· Multi-tool
· Pocket knife or Leatherman (pliers and other tools are handy)
· Small bottle of chain lube and rag
· One or two extra spokes (if you have an unusual spoke, bring extra).