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Wild West Cycling recommends that you pack two pieces of luggage for our tours. The
luggage should be around the same size of the carry-on bags that the airlines allow.
Preferably, the luggage should be made from a durable, soft material and not hard like
a suitcase. Past guests have often packed their belongings into a Cycling-oriented bag
and a Pre-and-Post Ride luggage bag. Below are Wild West's suggestions for the
contents of each piece of luggage.
luggage should be around the same size of the carry-on bags that the airlines allow.
Preferably, the luggage should be made from a durable, soft material and not hard like
a suitcase. Past guests have often packed their belongings into a Cycling-oriented bag
and a Pre-and-Post Ride luggage bag. Below are Wild West's suggestions for the
contents of each piece of luggage.
Suggested Contents of Your Pre-and-Post Ride Bag
General Apparel and Hygiene:
A heavier jacket for the evenings and early morning
Two long sleeve shirts
Two pairs of pants
Cold weather gloves (for early AM and late PM wear)
A small, compact umbrella (Fall-Spring)
Undergarments and socks
One pair of walking shoes
One pair of evening shoes (optional)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb or brush
Items for shaving
Post-shower cosmetics
A small, compact blow-dryer (optional)
ID, credit card, and some cash (good to carry on the rides!)
For Telephony, General Computing, and Email:
Your cell phone (good to carry on the rides!)
A phone calling card (good to carry on the rides!)
You may bring your own laptop if it will fit into your
non-cycling bag. However, we will have one to two laptops
available for email purposes.
For Digital Photography:
Your digital camera
Note - if your digital camera has a small flash memory card and you do not
bring a laptop, you may want to bring the following:
Camera Upload-to-Computer Driver (typically a CD)
Camera-to-USB Port Cable
One or more blank CDs to copy your digital images to
(Our laptops can then upload the images from your camera and onto your
CD.)
If you forget to pack one or more of the items above, we will
be staying near major drug and grocery stores. In addition, we
will have access to laundry facilities in or near many of our
places of stay.
General Apparel and Hygiene:
A heavier jacket for the evenings and early morning
Two long sleeve shirts
Two pairs of pants
Cold weather gloves (for early AM and late PM wear)
A small, compact umbrella (Fall-Spring)
Undergarments and socks
One pair of walking shoes
One pair of evening shoes (optional)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb or brush
Items for shaving
Post-shower cosmetics
A small, compact blow-dryer (optional)
ID, credit card, and some cash (good to carry on the rides!)
For Telephony, General Computing, and Email:
Your cell phone (good to carry on the rides!)
A phone calling card (good to carry on the rides!)
You may bring your own laptop if it will fit into your
non-cycling bag. However, we will have one to two laptops
available for email purposes.
For Digital Photography:
Your digital camera
Note - if your digital camera has a small flash memory card and you do not
bring a laptop, you may want to bring the following:
Camera Upload-to-Computer Driver (typically a CD)
Camera-to-USB Port Cable
One or more blank CDs to copy your digital images to
(Our laptops can then upload the images from your camera and onto your
CD.)
If you forget to pack one or more of the items above, we will
be staying near major drug and grocery stores. In addition, we
will have access to laundry facilities in or near many of our
places of stay.
Suggested Contents of Your Cycling Bag
For Riding:
A Cycling Helmet - a requirement on our tours
A pair of Sunglasses
A Waterproof Windbreaker in case of rain (Fall-Spring)
Two or more cycling jerseys
A pair of Arm Warmers (Fall-Spring or early AM)
Cycling Gloves
A thin pair of Full-Fingered Gloves (Fall-Spring)
Two or more pairs of Padded Cycling Shorts
A pair of Leg Warmers (Fall-Spring or early AM)
Cycling Shoes
Cycling Shoe Covers (Fall-Spring)
Two or more pairs of Cycling Socks
Your Cyclocomputer
Your own Water Bottles (optional) - we will be serving sports
drinks in throwaway squeeze bottles
A CamelBak Hydration System - used mostly for MTB but
may be used for Road Cycling as well!
For Basic Repairs and Adjustments (in case you become
separated from the group):
Self-Sealing Tubes on your mountain bike
Two Spare Tubes (self-sealing is recommended for MTB)
A Patch Kit
Two to three Bicycle Tire Irons
A Frame Pump
The Allen Wrenches and a small Screwdriver that you
commonly use for tightening parts and making adjustments
If Renting a Bike (bring these items in addition to those shown
above):
Your Pedals to use with your cycling shoes (Rental bikes
come with flat, toe clip, or SPD pedals).
Your Cyclocomputer's Magnet, Reader/Holder, and
Installation Guide (optional)
Your own Bike Saddle (optional)
Note: Helmets are included with rental bikes. If you will be renting a
bike, please indicate your helmet size and pedal choice on the
Reservations page.
We do not recommend nor support the use of sew-ups, or tubular tires
and wheels at this time.
For Riding:
A Cycling Helmet - a requirement on our tours
A pair of Sunglasses
A Waterproof Windbreaker in case of rain (Fall-Spring)
Two or more cycling jerseys
A pair of Arm Warmers (Fall-Spring or early AM)
Cycling Gloves
A thin pair of Full-Fingered Gloves (Fall-Spring)
Two or more pairs of Padded Cycling Shorts
A pair of Leg Warmers (Fall-Spring or early AM)
Cycling Shoes
Cycling Shoe Covers (Fall-Spring)
Two or more pairs of Cycling Socks
Your Cyclocomputer
Your own Water Bottles (optional) - we will be serving sports
drinks in throwaway squeeze bottles
A CamelBak Hydration System - used mostly for MTB but
may be used for Road Cycling as well!
For Basic Repairs and Adjustments (in case you become
separated from the group):
Self-Sealing Tubes on your mountain bike
Two Spare Tubes (self-sealing is recommended for MTB)
A Patch Kit
Two to three Bicycle Tire Irons
A Frame Pump
The Allen Wrenches and a small Screwdriver that you
commonly use for tightening parts and making adjustments
If Renting a Bike (bring these items in addition to those shown
above):
Your Pedals to use with your cycling shoes (Rental bikes
come with flat, toe clip, or SPD pedals).
Your Cyclocomputer's Magnet, Reader/Holder, and
Installation Guide (optional)
Your own Bike Saddle (optional)
Note: Helmets are included with rental bikes. If you will be renting a
bike, please indicate your helmet size and pedal choice on the
Reservations page.
We do not recommend nor support the use of sew-ups, or tubular tires
and wheels at this time.