Packing
You have always asked yourself, "Self, am I bringing the right stuff on this trip?"
It is really an age old question if you think about it.
It all starts with, "What if"
Here it is the information you will want to know now, so you will have a good time later.
Safety First!
What not to Bring!!!
These are STRICTLY prohibited and could get the entire tour kicked out of an overnight!
Cooking Gear / Stove / Grill / Candles / Trash Cans / Shovels
Lawn chairs - Bag chairs are ok and do not count as luggage.
DO NOT BE THE PERSON WITH THE HEAVIEST BAG!
Pack your duffle bag appropriately.
While we do not weigh the bags, if it is over 35lbs we will ask you to divide it into another bag.
What to Bring...
Change of Clothes!!
Remeber to pack enough
for at least 8 days.
Shirts
T-shirts
Jerseys
Long sleeve shirt
Never know
Underwear
Pants
Jeans
Shorts
Sweats
Other
Cycling Shorts/tights
Cycling Gloves
Jacket
Socks
Cycling shoes
Hat
Rain gear
Walking Shoes
Swimsuit
Camping:
Tent (outside only)
with rain fly
Ground Cloth
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Sleeping pad
Mallet
The Bare Minimum:
Bicycle (ok who said Duh!)
Helmet
(mandatory for any Columbus Outdoor Pursuits bicycle rides)Frame Pump / CO2
Bag (one of the following)
Handlebar
Seat
Rack
Water bottles (at least 2)
Identification (Who are you?)
Insurance Card
Lock and Cable
Medicines***
Money
Cash
Credit Card
Travelers Checks
Towel (or two)
Toiletries
Smile
Tools:
Duct Tape
Not for snoring
Allen Wrenches
Spare inner tube
chain cleaner
chain lube
rags
screw driver
chain tool
Tube repair kit
Adjustable wrench
Some Pleasantries
Rearview Mirror
Sun Block
Lip Balm
Mosquito Repellent
Shower Thongs
Laundry Soap (To hand wash stuff)
First Aid Kit
Ziploc style bags (Great for maps)
Sun Glasses
Even at night
Flashlight (Do not forget batteries)
Ear plugs
Swim suit
Frisbee
Playing Cards
Board games
Reading Material
Writing Material
Clothes Line
Toilet paper
cause you never know
Stamps
Camera
Ask your self... SELF...
What if I get wet?
What if I get soaked?
and do not forget something clean to ride home in after the ride.
If you feel we have left something off or not sure about something,
Please let us know below,
drop us an email
or give us a call.
Tour.Director@Ride-XOBA.org
330.333.XOBA (9622)