Packing Tips for RASDak

There is a two bag luggage limit and please keep them under 40 pounds, the cyclists unloading the luggage will appreciate that! Cyclists will often use one bag for camping and biking gear, and one bag for clothing and toiletries.

Bicycle Related Packing

  • Pack your rear and front lights
  • bike mirror
  • 2 water bottles
  • bike bag with:
    • spare tube
    • multi tools to fix flats and other repairs
    • and hand pump or CO2 to inflate the tube
    • fully charged phone with sag number stored
    • cash for food stops
    • credit card and ID
    • sunscreen
    • lip balm
    • energy snack

Standing bike pumps will be available at the overnight locations courtesy of RASDak and Spoke-N-Sport.

Clothing to Pack

Bring clothing appropriate per the weather forecast. PLEASE REMEMBER to dress and ride each day to “B Safe B Seen” with bright colored/reflective clothing. There may be laundromats available but it’s common practice to wash your bike clothes while you shower

  • helmet (mandatory)
  • bike shoes
  • a few ziplock bags are handy for organizing
  • garbage bags can hold dirty laundry and serve as emergency rain gear

Other Items to Pack

Toiletries:

  • toothbrush
  • toothpaste
  • soap
  • shampoo
  • conditioner
  • lotion
  • band aids
  • pain relief (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.)
  • hair bands
  • razor

Other:

  • charging cable for your phone as we have a number of USB chargers available.
  • if you are sensitive to noise bring ear plugs.
  • if you are sensitive to light, bring eye pads.

If camping outside:

  • sleeping pad
  • sleeping bag
  • pillow
  • quick drying towel
  • tent