We are still packing up and getting ready to go. A lot of the discussion has been around what to bring. We have various climates to consider so will be carrying a little more than we usually do.Going over everything we made a list to help us assemble what we will take. Still trying to decide on the the lighter Arkel bags or the roomier, albeit heavier, Ortlieb panniers.
Our Packing List
Bike Gear
- Allen wrenches
- Bike Locks & Cable
- Bike Mirror
- Bike Pump
- Bikes
- Brooks saddle
- Front pack clip
- Front Packs
- Inner Tubes
- Keys for Locks
- Lights
- Loctite Blue
- Multitool w/chaintool
- Panniers
- Patch Kit
- Pedal Wrench
- Phone Mounts
- Seat Cover
- Spare Brake Pads
- Spoke Tool
- Straps
- Tire Irons
- Water Bottles
Essentials
- ATM cards
- Atomic Fireballs
- Business Cards
- Cash
- Chocolate
- Covid Card
- Credit cards
- Day Pack
- Driver License
- Eyeglass Cleaner
- Face Sunscreen
- First Aide Kit
- Journal
- Medicines
- Moo Mini Cards
- Packing Cubes
- Passport
- Tissue
Bike Clothes
- Bike Bibs
- Bike Gloves
- Bike Shirts
- Bike Shoes
- Bike Shorts
- Gator
- Helmet
- Helmet cover
- Jacket
- Rain Pants
- Shoe covers
- Shoes
- Skull Cap
- Socks
- Sports Bras
- Sun Sleeves
- Warm Gloves
- Warm Leggings
- Warm Undershirt
Electronics
- Adaptor
- AirPods
- Anker Battery
- Bike Light Charging
- Bike Lights
- Cables
- Chargers
- Cubes
- GoPro
- GoPro Battery
- GoPro Card
- GoPro Charger
- GoPro Housing
- GoPro Mounts
- Guidebook Apps
- iPhones
- Language Apps
- MacBook
- MacBook Charging
- Sandisk Drives
Street Clothes
- Bras
- Pants
- PJs
- Shoes
- Socks
- Sweater
- T shirts
- Underware
- Walking shoes
Toiletries
- Chapstick
- Comb
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Face wipes
- Fingernail clippers
- Floss
- Hairbrush
- Lotion
- Pumice stone
- Razor
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- TP
- Washcloth
Miscellaneous
- Clothes line
- Detergent
- Ear Plugs
- Eye Mask
- Gum
- Laundry Bag
- Nail Clippers
- Notebook
- Nuts & Sweets
- Pen
- Power bars
- Scissors
- Sewing kit
- Shoe bag
- Velcro Straps
Testing Changes
We extended the stem on Fireball and acquired a new bike box. Whenever we make changes to our bike packing routine, we conduct a test pack to ensure everything fits snugly. This time, it was a good thing we did. The new box was too tight, pressing the forks into the cardboard. Tightening the bike against the box heightens the risk of damage during transportation. Fortunately, our local bike shop was happy to exchange it for a larger one. Since our trip involves different starting and ending locations, we plan to leave the boxes in Barcelona and obtain new ones from a bike shop at the conclusion of our journey.
Then we load up the bikes and take them for a test ride
Pack everything up and make our way to airport. Bikes take extra time to go through security and baggage handling so we arrive early.
