PACKING LIST
Items to Bring on the Tour
Rider Numbers and wristband – REQUIRED
White VELO VALERO Wrist band – Gives you access to the Velo Valero team tent and meals
Team whistle and body tattoos (Show your team spirit all during the ride!)
Padded bike shorts
Velo Valero jersey & socks!
Cycling gloves and shoes
Sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen
Tire patch kit, spare tubes and
Air source (pump or several CO2 air cartridges)
Identification (driver’s license)
Medical Insurance Card
Velo Valero IMPORTANT #s card (laminated plastic)
Emergency cash and credit card
Water bottles/hydration pack
GUs, Nutrition Bars, or favorite snacks
Medications
Rain poncho (or a large HEFTY bag)
Camera and film
In Your Overnight Bag
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Tent and camping gear (For outdoor campers only)
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Cot, sleeping bag and pillow (for folks sleeping in the team tent, or in the gyms)
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Travel alarm clock
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Towel(s) for shower
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Toiletries including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and bug repellent
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Toothbrush, hairbrush, hairdryer
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Medications
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BUTT BUTTER!!
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Quarters for laundry
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Travel size laundry detergent to rinse out jersey and shorts
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Comfortable clothes/shoes for Saturday evening. Please show your team spirit by wearing your white BACK TO THE BEACH Team T-shirt!
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Plastic cover/bag for bike seat on Saturday night (to keep moisture off your seat)
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Riding clothes for Sunday
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Change of clothes for bus trip home
To keep your items dry, put all items in a garbage bag and smaller items in zipper-sealed plastic bags before placing them in your luggage.
Please note that there is a limit of two bags per rider with a maximum weight of 35 pounds each.
See ya' on the road!
- Peter