What to bring with you to the NSW Big Ride

Use the following as a suggested guide to what to pack.  Don't forget that you can hire some of the items from Bicycle NSW if you prefer to pack light.

• Bicycle (boxed for transit) – see section on what sort of bike is best to bring;
• Two large water bottles (mounted in cages on your bike frame)
• Pump, spare tube and repair kit including tyre levers and a wheel nut spanner if you don't have quick release hubs; 
• Small rear pannier bag on rear rack to carry your day gear; 
• Lightweight bike lock – an essential item for securing your bike on the campsite overnight.

• 2 pairs of bike shorts (minimum); 
• 2 riding tops or t-shirts (minimum); 
• Cycling shoes or cycling sandals for riding; 
• Socks; 
• SPF30+ sunscreen cream; 
• Sunglasses; 
• Helmet; 
• Warm windproof jacket. Evenings and mornings at this time of year can be cool to cold and after pedalling you will need to keep warm for any time spent in town;
• Gloves; 
• Long riding tights or tracksuit (just in case we get a cold morning); 
• Wallet and money to purchase morning and afternoon teas and local produce along the cycle route; 
• Plastic cup or mug for morning and afternoon teas (to reduce the need for disposables).

• Street-wear (shorts, jeans/trousers, skirt, dress, shirts etc);
• Shoes or runners for wearing off the bike; 
• Socks, handkerchiefs, underwear, etc;
• Your outfit for the final night party (see Day 8 page for details of theme)
• Tracksuit (good to wear if it gets cool on or off the bike or to sleep in); 
• Rain jacket; 
• Swimmers; 
• Towel; 
• Hat or cap;
• Bathroom kit with toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo etc)
• Thongs or flip-flops for shower (optional). 

• Plate, bowl, cutlery and tea towel;  
• Waterproof tent; 
• Sleeping bag and self inflating sleeping mat; 
• Small pillow (optional);
• Small torch; 
• Earplugs (if you have difficulty sleeping in a thin walled tent).

• Camera and film to record your adventure; 
• Mobile phone and charger.
• Musical instrument for our Red Faces Night.