Equipment

Traditional Randonneurs are a self sufficient lot used to doing long distance events carrying everything they need for the journey and relying on their own ability in case of mechanical breakdown. This is never more important on an event like this one.

The following list is a suggested minimum. Many Randonneurs would carry even more.

Repair Kit

• Pump
• Tyre levers
• Tyre patches
• 2 spare tubes
• Spare tyre
• Tyre patch
• Multi tool, including chain link extractor
• Spare chain link
• Cable ties

Spare Cloths

• Water proof jacket
• Beannie
• Gloves
• Leggings

Food

• Enough pocket food to get you to the checkpoint or town after the next
• Getting to the next town may not be enough if its closed

Water

• 2 x 750ml Bidons or equivalent
• More if its hot

Misc

• Sun block
• Mobile phone
• Space Blanket
• Basic First Aid Kit