And, if done right, an adventure touring trip should put both the rider and the bike through their paces. A free bike touring magazine that comes out a few times a year. Adventure touring motorcycle gear motorcycle house. Dec 04, 2017 bicycle touring is a great way to explore australia. Ive included a few details about certain products and a link to make it super easy for you to tick off your bicycle touring checklist and hit the road. A foolproof guide to choosing a new touring bike in 2020. If youve got the money, its certainly a good idea to purchase the best touring bicycle, tent, and panniers possible. Giro wind guard 14 zip jersey giro is gearing up and making 2015 a year to remember for cycling attire. Weve also been in that situation and yes, we made the mistake of buying too many things. We dont have a cycling club, but we do offer a number of classes, outings and even rei adventures tours for cyclists.
The full bike touring packing list with pdf the adventure junkies. Adventure bike warehouse specialise in premiuim quality motorcycle clothing and boots for touring and adventure bike riders. Adventure touring motorcycle jackets motorcycle house. Adventure touring motorcycle gear bobs cycle supply. Gear how to department adventure cycling association. Our selection of adventuretouring jackets is very extensive because we know the importance of finding the right jacket and gear for a trip where you only know your final destination, not the road youre taking. Why theres no cycle touring kit list on this cycle. After my recent pedal the andes plus chiloe press trip with experienceplus. Your one stop shop for top motorcycle gear and luggage accessories. Our adventure touring motorcycle gear features name brands like klim, fox, alpinestars and more. For future touring cyclists, this was all the gear my brother and i took on a two month cycle tour around new zealands south island in summer.
Bike touring essentials 10 items i always take on a bike. It sounds obvious, but youll have to carry whatever you bring, so its worth selecting well thought out, lightweight essentials and. We were surfing around the adventure cycling associations website the other day, and stumbled across their free touring bike buyers guides. Our basic cycling checklist will help you remember to bring important gear for a ride.
The rear cogs or cassettes that are suitable for touring bicycles usually have a 12 tooth smallest cog for 8 speed systems or 11 tooth for 9 speed systems. There are many reasons for taking a bike on your next long trip. Touring bikes are more lightweight, have a higher gear ratio, narrower road rims and. For more tips on touring, check out my bicycle touring tips.
When packing for a cycle tour keep in mind the less is more philosophy. Start with the basics and build your gear from there. Shop adventure touring motorcycle gear from motorcycle house. Good gear can withstand the rigors of a longdistance bicycle tour. Theres one for every year, going all the way back to 1996, including the most recent 2011 edition. Whenever someone asks my advice about a longdistance bike journey, i always direct them to the acth alastair humphreys adventurer an excellent investment the sunday times essential for anyone planning a mammoth cycle trip wanderlust this extensive bible covers continued. The adventure cycle touring handbook is all about looking at what people are choosing and using. No one wants to be under prepared but you dont want to be lugging around a great big suitcase either. Motorcycle adventure touring hit mainstream status a while back and continues to grow in popularity with such exceptional beasts like the ktm 1290 super adventure r, honda africa twin and the bmw r1200 gs adventure that make smooth sailing of long highway roads and easily tackle dirt. Having the right cycle touring gear can make all the difference for your next cycling adventure.
The most prudent bike packer is the one who has lightweight essentials and doesnt carry anything they dont think they will need. Backpacking clothing and equipment preparing for the worst weather dressing in layers base layer. Apr 09, 2020 this is my list of 10 bike touring essentials i always take with me on a bike tour. Shimano alfine 11s, rohloff 14s and a pinion 18s gearbox. Weve compiled a detailed list of just about everything we brought. Cycle touring gear list if you are new to cycle touring and camping then it isnt always easy to know what gear to take, what works well, what is essential and what you can go without. These bikes feature cantilever brakes for stopping power, massive gear.
The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back. Apr 28, 2020 hopefully, this list of bike touring gear can help you if you are planning your own trip. Thats why ive put together this bike touring packing list to help you out. Jan 26, 2014 one of the features youll find on any selfrespecting adventure cycle tourists blog is a kit list page.
Figuring out what gear to bring on a long bicycle tour can be a daunting task. Some might be obvious, but there may be one or two items of gear you might not have thought of taking on a bike tour before. Find out in bike touring basics, our free 86page ebook. The adventure cycling route network map is for planning purposes only. Here youll find a list of all the gear antonio and i bring along on bike trips. Some pieces of gear you shouldnt leave the house without. When planning your first tour on a bicycle it is very easy to go crazy about buying all sorts of bike touring gear for it. Check it out to see our guide to adventure motorcycle packing and then scroll down to get a better look at some of the products we pack and use from. Adventure cycletouring handbook front and rear covers with permission from the pikes. The absolute essential bike touring gear for bicycle tourers. As well as the list itself, i have also made a youtube video. For an epic ride in company, tour dafrique runs continentspanning cycles in africa, asia and latin america, and allows you to.
Traditional british touring bikes and newgeneration adventure bikes blur into each. Weve done our best to keep this list up to dateif youre looking for something you saw in a photo or mentioned in our journals and you cant find it here, just drop us an email. Quality gear can be pricey, but spending more upfront may save you a lot down the road. Great gear is good to have, but if its a choice between setting off on a secondhand bike. Acth quickly became a bible of the cycletouring community not long after the first edition was released in 2006 by veteran cycletourer steven lord. Here youll find everything you need to know to find the right touring bike for you. If youre looking for a touring bike, then take a look at these handy pdf booklets. In our video below, weve packed for a four day trip to give you an idea of what and how much gear to bring.
If 10 riders have packed everything but the kitchen sink then it will be a game of tetris every morning trying to fit all the bags in. As an adventuretouring rider, you are not going to be doing hardcore muddy trails that someone with a dirt bike will willingly do, youll probably be riding. Of course, that depends on your personal touring style. Should be lightweight, durable, loosefitting, water. We will carry your main suitcase in the support truck but please keep your luggage to a reasonable size. Interactive network map adventure cycling association. Try the adventure cycle touring handbook trailblazer, 2006 and. Touring bike gear archives bicycle touring guide a. Nov 23, 2015 in our video below, weve packed for a four day trip to give you an idea of what and how much gear to bring. Tiger eye mirror maintaining a keen awareness of your surroundings is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself safe when cycling on the road.
Introducontobackpacking andcycletouring presenters. Essential gear for adventure cycle touring by tom allen. Alongside planning your route, carefully selecting your cycle touring kit is one of the most important parts of preparing for a twowheeled adventure. If youre on a tight budget, look for deals on amazon or try to pickup secondhand stuff. Cyclocamping bicycle touring gear and camping equipment. Youre close to the ground, can feel the air in your face sometimes its hot. It doesnt matter if i am cycling for 2 days or even 2 years, these items always come with me. In this video, adventure cyclist contributor patrick ogrady shows off the kona sutra touring bicycle.
Other packable items may depend on your style of touring. Getting ready to head out on a bikepacking adventure. The third edition of the adventure cycletouring handbook has just hit the shelves, arriving with some massive updates by neil and harriet pike. Not only does the good stuff protect with armor, it keeps you dry in the rain, cool in the heat, warm in. For an epic ride in company, tour dafrique runs continentspanning cycles in africa, asia and latin america, and allows you to create your own dream tour. The minimum gear ratio you can use with a rohloff hub is 2. Were still using most of the same gear we got in 2009 after erics bike was stolen. This new line of giro road gear is designed to mix performance wear.
Acth quickly became a bible of the cycle touring community not long after the first edition was released in 2006 by veteran cycle tourer steven lord. Dont forget, you will be carrying whatever it is youve decided to pack. Gear is very much a personal thing, what to one person is an essential may seem like to another a needless luxury. Motorcycle gear for every aspect of commuting, touring and adventure riding on and offroad. Turn your bike into a travelling machine thats capable of taking you across canada, across a continent, or around the world. Thats why adventure bikes used solely for city riding and paved roads always seem like. The adventure cycletouring handbook acth has always had a spot on our touring bookshelf. Gear for extended cycle touring the wandering nomads.
Whether biking across your home state or cycling patagonia, its important to carry the right gear aside from the obvious list tent, sleeping bag, stove, and bike clothes here are 12 items to help make your next cycling adventure a positive. If you are a beginner to cycle touring, then this guide is your next step towards making your first journey a reality. Wisely choosing your touring kit is one of the most important parts of preparing for a cycling adventure. Bicycle touring is a great way to explore australia.
Sep 09, 2016 wisely choosing your touring kit is one of the most important parts of preparing for a cycling adventure. Some might be obvious, but there may be one or two items of gear you might not have thought of taking on a. There are many great resources out there explaining every piece of gear that is useful when traveling on your bicycle but not so many. Adventure touring gear is designed specifically with the long haul in mind. All you need to do is open up your bicycle panniers and unpack your favorite bicycle touring gear and camping equipment. Our comprehensive checklist includes essentials for biking and camping. Our gear has gotten more sophisticated over time, in part thanks to sponsors. Ring in the holiday season with the best bike travel gear for road and trail. And, if done right, an adventuretouring trip should put both the rider and the bike through their paces. An adventure tour on wheels takes you wherever, whenever. This years guide highlights our testers favorites from 2016 as well as new products weve spent time on this fall. Pinion gearboxes have a huge range 636%, providing both lower and higher gears than a rohloff hub.
Browse the categories to find the perfect gift for yourself, but first check out our top picks from the year. Mar 29, 2011 after my recent pedal the andes plus chiloe press trip with experienceplus. Jul 27, 2015 adventure cycle touring handbook front and rear covers with permission from the pikes. And you can call it whatever you like cycle touring, adventure cycling, bikepacking, even simply travelling by bicycle. In response to my recent post on the 10 important items you should have, but might not think of bringing on your bike tour, reader, jim dirlam sent me a checklist that he created to help bicycle travelers pack for their upcoming bicycle touring adventures the bicycle touring gear checklist is incredibly detailed and ive decided to share it with you with jims. Motorcycle adventure packing list ride expeditions. The adventure cycletouring handbook is all about looking at what people are choosing and using. All tried and tested by real enthusiasts ready to give real world advice on the products we sell. The most prudent bike packer is the one who has lightweight essentials. Hamburg location 7166464327 amherst location 7168354327 tollfree 888. This entry was posted in chile, patagonia and tagged cycle touring gear, long term cycle tour, surly bike, surly racks, what gear for cycle tour by the wandering nomads. One of the features youll find on any selfrespecting adventure cycle tourists blog is a kit list page. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of the essential touring cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Essential gear for adventure motorcycle riders gear patrol.
In fact, alongside an evergrowing map collection, there is a chance that the acth might be the only cycle travel book you ever own as key as a good sleeping mat for anyone looking to start out travelling by bike, and especially for those planning to take their bike on a longdistance adventure. Bicycle touring gear list for a one week cycle tour. If you are new to cycle touring and camping then it isnt always easy to know what gear to take, what works well, what is essential and what you can go without. Mar 28, 2017 cycle touring is whatever you want it to be. Touring gear essentials adventure cycling association. Usually published in the name of providing useful information, and occasionally as bait for search engines and to earn money through affiliate links, this page is the place where the rider lists bicycle components and the contents of panniers in unfettered detail. The third edition of the adventure cycle touring handbook has just hit the shelves, arriving with some massive updates by neil and harriet pike. Ive included a few details about certain products and a link to make. Wherever you may be headed, if youre going there on an adventure touring motorcycle, it is safe to assume youre enjoying the journey more than everyone around you. This is my list of 10 bike touring essentials i always take with me on a bike tour.
Jul 14, 2015 adventure motorcycles are meant for just that. My bike 2009 giant strata aluminium hardtail mountain bike 26er. Big fuel tanks, long travel suspension, engine guards. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of the essential touring cyclist promises to appeal to a. The packing guide for adventure motorcycle riding rm. It has proved to be quite popular over the last couple of years. Limited storage space on a touring bike forces you to bring only what you really need and having the best. At, we understand that searching for and selecting the right products can be a daunting task. Theres loads of different ways that people gear up for cycle touring, but if youre thinking of doing something similar to the vague direction project that involves multiple months on the bike, through a variety of seasons, i hope this is a useful resource for you to figure out your own travel solution. Ive included all my gear and the shared gear, but not my brothers own gear except his bike. After years of experience, we have become bikecamping gear experts. I actually put together a complete touring bike plus gear and luggage for. Trailblazer guide books adventure cycletouring handbook. Hopefully, this list of bike touring gear can help you if you are planning your own trip.
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