Road Cycling in the French Swiss and Italian Alps

Kit List

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We've put together a suggested kit list to help you with your packing. The list isn't exhaustive however if you have any questions please contact us.

• ******SPARE REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER****** Bike shops in France rarely carry a stock!!!!!!!

• Passport / any visa requirements / ATM and credit cards

• Personal Insurance (compulsory - no insurance, no ride) to cover cycling

• Bike insurance - strongly recommended

• Bike (or pre-arranged bike hire). We recommend as a minimum, a 50/34 compact chainset with a rear cassette to 30 or 32, or 52/36 11 to 34

• Cycling shoes - pack in hand luggage

• Helmet (compulsory - no helmet, no ride) - pack in hand luggage

• Sun glasses

• Blinky lights - for extra safety in some of the tunnels

• Cycling jerseys

• Cycling shorts

• Leg and arm warmers

• Waterproof jacket and layers - the weather can change quickly in the mountains

• Gilet

• Overshoes

• Racing mitts / long fingered gloves

• Small supply of inner tubes (if you are riding Tubulars please bring sufficient spares for the trip), mini pump, multi tool, tyre leavers

• Swimwear for the Hot Tub

• Chamois cream

• Off bike clothing

On most of our trips we can offer a mid week wash of cycling clothes only

Available for purchase

• 750ml bottles

• Spare tubes

• Spare tyres

A selection of tools is available for your convenience including a torque wrench and bike stand. We also have access to a local pro bike mechanic at additional cost.

!!!!!There is no need to bring a track pump!!!!!

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