Packing For My First Multi-Day Bike Trip

In less than 36 hours I will be testing my leg strength and sunscreen in my first multi-day cycling trip through the Willamette Valley. While passing lush, growing vineyards and farm grounds being tilled, there are a few essentials that I know I’ll need along the way and a few things that are bulk just out of pure want – luckily for me my group has a support vehicle for the three-day trip north from Armitage County Park to Champoeg State Park.

For my packing list I divided my needs into four categories: Food, Clothes, Bike Needs, Blogging Needs/Others

Food

Our bike trip is not only about the peddling but also about the stops, so many of our meals we plan on enjoying a local eateries. But with covering 139 miles I needed to pack at least a few snacks to keep up my energy. Additionally I am on a gluten and dairy light diet, so my food packing list is a little different from the ordinary crowd.

My yummies for the road

• 2 Peanut Butter & Jelly, Rice Tortilla Rolls
• 3 mini boxes of rice milk
• 1 baggy of cereal
• 3 baggies of peanut M&Ms
• 2 Gluten Free Lara Bars
• 2 Bags of Gluten Free crackers
• 1 Gatorade
• 3 days worth of vitamins & medications

 Clothes

For my trip, I not only needed bike gear for three days but also outfits for evenings out and sightseeing.

Outfits

• 1 neon yellow wind/rain proof bike jacket
• 1 warm zip up
• 3 sports tank tops
• 1 half-zip biking top
• 1 pair cushioned bike shorts
• 1 back-up Capri exercise pants
• 3 pairs of socks
• 2 sports bras
• 1 pair of jeans
• 1 skirt & blouse for night out
• 2 T-shirts
• 1 dress shoes
• 1 pair of tennis shoes
• 1 pair of flip flops
• 1 bathing suit
• Undergarments

 Bike Gear

Now for the real essentials of the trip. Most of the articles I plan on having on me during the trip on in my bike bag.

Bike essentials

• 1 helmet
• 1 bike light
• 1 tire tool
• 1 spare tube
• 1 bike lock
• 1 water bottle
• Sunglasses
• First aid kit
• Toilet paper
• Tylenol
• Bike!

Blog

I also plan of keeping all of my blog fans (you!) updated during the trip along with other writing opportunities so my list continues with blogging needs:

writing is no longer as simple as paper and pen

• 1 iPhone
• 1 phone charger
• 1 camera
• Spare batteries
• 1 note pad
• 2 pencils
• 2 pens
• ipod
• iPad (work is providing this)

If you were taking a three day bike-ride what else would you bring? What would be leave behind?

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