Don't say I didn't warn you!
So I'm starting the process of getting my kit together. Some obvious essentials are already sorted, like the bike for instance!
Whilst she is still due for a wheel true, cable swap and some shiny new bar tape (by way of a departure gift) she is already sporting a new set of colour co-ordinated, red piped, Schwable Durano S tyres, which are puncture proofed (for this, read "less likely") and slick; but most of all extremely pretty.
On top of that I have riding clothing. As a commuter I have a fair selection of riding clobber for all weathers, thing is though I generally have one of two of everything and with a ride taking in 11 days with no washing facilities en-route... two pairs of shorts isn't going to cut it!
So I am madly scurrying about town picking up shorts, socks, shirts and longs to make up the numbers.
In terms of the stuff I can wear, I plan to take;
- 8 Jerseys of varying lengths
- 2 pair of arm warmers
- 1 pair of leg warmers
- 1 pair of long bib-tights
- 3 pairs of bib shorts
- 2 pairs of cycle shorts
- 2 wind/shower proof jackets (boil in bag variety)
- 1fleece, that I hope not to wear
- 10 pairs of socks
- 1 pair of shoes (SPD)
- 3 pairs glasses varying shades (I have multiple glasses instead of multiple lenses as I tend to loose glasses)
- 1 helmet
I have a ton of other paraphernalia ranging from external chargers for the Garmin to plastic bags to keep valuables dry. I shan't list absolutely everything as this would be dull even for me but suffice to say...there's a lot of stuff.
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