Riding across America is going to require a rather extensive package of riding gear and accessories. One that is well planned and properly packed for easy access as riding conditions in late Winter / Early Spring can change rather quickly. Snow is not uncommon in the higher elevations. Wind and rain are certainly to be expected.
Bike – Red Rocket, Trek Madone Project One, currently
Water Bottles, insulated – 4
Helmet
Head Cover, Sun Protection Caps – 6
Gloves- full finger light weight- 2
Gloves – full finger wind/snow – 1
Gloves – road open finger – 4
Arm Sleeves- white sun protection – 4
Arm Sleeves- black cold weather- 4
Socks – Cold/Cool Moreno wool – 3
Socks – Regular road – 5
Bibs – 6
Base layer shirts – 6
Jerseys- Regular- 6 (nice to get some RAAM2CC & sponsors custom kit)
Jerseys – cold weather- 2
Shoe Covers – 2 pairs
Leg Warmers- 2 shin length
Leg Warmers- 1 full length
Windbreaker- 2? Zip off sleeves
Sunscreen – 2 SPF 50
1 SPF 70
Chamois cream – 2
Lip Balm – SPF 50 – 3
2 sets of USB multi chargers for lights, Garmin devices, phone, tablet, GoPro, etc. multiple cables.
Bike Case for shipping
Bike tools, wrenches
Bike tool bag
Spare batteries for power meters/pedals
Spare Tubes: 10 recommended
Tube patch kit – 2
Spare tires: 2
10 CO2 canisters and a small portable battery-powered pump
Spare spokes for wheels
Spare bike seat?
Personal Non-riding clothes / gear
Tennis Shoes
Sandals
Socks – short / regular weather 6
Socks – cool weather 2
Shorts – 5
Bathing suit – 1
Jeans – 2
Tee shirts – 7
Polo shirts- 2
Long sleeve shirts/ cool weather- 3
Under garments – 8
Sweatshirt – 2
Lightweight jacket – 1
Cap / Hat – 1
Toiletry bag
Contact lenses- 4 pair 2-week
CL – 4 weeks daily
Saline solution 1 large
Toothpaste 1 large
Skin lotion face- 1
Post ride skin cream
Daily Vitamin
Saw palmetto
Magnesium
Ibuprofen – lots!
Allergy medications
Note: ride food / hydration to be considered separately. See 100,000 calories (minimum estimate for ride)
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