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Topeak Trunk Bag |
As I am doing this trip
unsupported I will be taking only the bare essentials. All of my kit
has to fit into one small rack bag and of course weight is a big
consideration in deciding what to take. The picture shows the bag
that I took. Click on it for more information.
This is the rack that attaches to the
frame.
Because I am spending a night at
my university halls of residence in Preston (after the 6th day of cycling)
I will be able to leave maps that I have finished with there. I will
also be able to give everything a proper wash, which means I can get away
with carrying less clothing (without smelling too much). I also have
the added bonus of being able to sleep in my own bed for a night.
CLOTHING
- 2 x cycling shorts
- 2 x cycling jerseys
- 2 x socks
- Arm warmers
- Leg Warmers
- Cycling shoes
- Flip Flops (lighter and more compact than trainers.
Need them to wear in the evening)
- Long sleeved t-shirt (for evening. Long sleeved
so I don't have to take a sweatshirt as well)
- Zip off Trousers (for evenings)
- Waterproof Jacket
- Boxer shorts (for evening)
PERSONAL NEEDS
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (small tube)
- Shower gel (small)
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
TOOLS/OTHER
- Puncture repair kit
- Spare inner tube
- Tools (only the bare minimum required)
- Mobile Phone
- Camera
- Helmet
- Maps
- Money
- Pasta (enough for 1 meal)
- I kept the pasta
in case there was no where to get food when I stopped. The plan was
that if I used it then I would replace it the next day. As it turned
out I did not use it and so the pasta travelled the length of Britain with
me.
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