ADVENTURE TRIP KIT
What to wear during rides
Helmet - half face and / or full face as preferred, must be well fitting for your safety.
Eye protection - Goggles or sunglasses as preferred
Gloves - Full finger for protection
Knee pads required - elbow pads and any other protection such as chest armour as you wish.
Riding jersey - Long sleeve preferred.
Riding shorts or trousers - spare waterproof ones if you have for wet weather.
Base layer top - optional layer to regulate temperature, thermal long sleeve if cold weather
Base layer shorts - padded to be comfortable to wear for all day rides.
Comfortable socks - dedicated bike socks or go wild with colourful odd socks - it’s your choice!
Mountain bike riding shoes - or flat sole trainers / outdoor shoes to grip on the pedals
What to take during rides
Riding backpack - large enough to hold the following items;
Waterproof jacket and fleece or hoodie - windproof fleece if possible.
Spare jersey and socks, plus spare gloves if you have
Waterproof dry bag or plastic bag - can store your spare kit and separate wet and dry items
Two Inner tubes - correct size for your wheels, or largest wheel if you have mixed wheel setup Spare mech hanger, spare chain link for your size of chain, spare brake pads to suit your brakes, Pump, multi-tool & tyre levers - and any specialist tools unique to your bike.
Personal first aid, personal medication: asthma inhaler, EpiPen if you have them
Sun cream - small bottle
Hydration pack or water bottle - please close the valve to avoid leaks when traveling
Space for snacks for a days riding - fruit, sweets, protein / energy bars etc
What to take for the journey
Backpack or small duffle bag to leave in the vehicle with the following;
Full change of comfortable clothes to change in to for traveling - we’ll get changed into comfortable clothes at the end of the ride.
Spare shoes and socks- no one wants to put on their riding shoes back on to travel!
Personal money in a wallet or contactless card / phone for shops if required
Travel sickness tablets if you use these for car travel
Analogue toy, game, book - for entertainment, between chatting about bikes of course!
Dry bag - keeps wet clothes separate from your kit
Swimming kit - shorts or jammers, towel and change of underwear and socks + a dry robe if you have one.
Towel - microfibre is recommended for quick drying and small pack size
Phone - we have Apple SharePlay so make sure you have the latest software on your phone!
What to take for camp
Sleeping bag - three or four season rating is recommended
Sleeping mat - foam or self-inflating (theres no space for large camp beds)
Camping pillow - please don’t take a full size pillow from home due to size
Pjs / sleeping kit - fresh clothes to change in to for bed
Torch - with spare batteries
Midge net - head cover
Midge spray - guidance will be provided for use
What to take to wash
Towel - microfibre is recommended for quick drying
Shower gel & shampoo
Roll on deodorant - Spray deodorants are not allowed at camp
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Dry shower or similar product - can be used as an extra wash between shower facilities
Any personal sanitary products
Dry bag or plastic bag- keeps wet towel separate from your kit
What else to take
Spare trainers or outdoor shoes - to wear for the journey and around camp
Hoodie, fleece, non-riding waterproof jacket
T-shirts, shorts or trousers
Underwear & socks - for each day!
Multiple base layers - you should wear a fresh set each day
Optional Extras
GoPro action type cameras - Spare battery, charger and space on the memory card.
Battery pack - for charging phones or cameras, and cables.
Sun glasses - so you look cool :)