Equipment

This is a list of equipment I took with me:-

Bike Stuff:-

Cat Eye cordless computer
Saddle post bracket
Saddle post bracket bag
Elasticated straps to secure bag
2 spare inner tubes
2 spoons (tyre levers!)
Drinks bottles * 2
pump
punture repair kit

Clothing:-

Mountain bike clipless shoes (better for walking about in than proper cycling shoes!)
pair of bib shorts
roll away rain/windproof top
cycling shirt * 2
helmet
sunglasses
Underwear * 4 (these were exchanged at the end of day 5)
Track suit bottoms (for night time wear)
T-shirt (for night time wear)
1 large piece sponge (14" * 7" * 2") to ensure comfortable ride. The single most important piece of equipment on the whole journey!


Hygene Stuff:-

Towel
Toothbrush/toothpaste
soap
razor

Equipment:-

digital camera
mobile phone plus charger
24 relevant sections cut from old map
notepad and pen
Wallet with cash, debit card, YHA card
Lip salve
watch
accomodation maps
list of bike shops en route
rail ticket
a couple of CTC YHA LEJoG sections (if you can work that abbreviation out, very well done!)

Emergency Rations:-

oats
coffee (decaf)