BIKES

• Thorn EXP bicycles (www.Thorn.co.uk)
• Thorn pannier racks
• Ortleib front panniers ‘Roller’
• Ortleib rear panniers ‘Bike Packer’ (Chris finds these too inflexable)
• Ortleib bar bag with mapcase
• Brooks saddles
• Pumps
• Front dynamos
• Flashing back lights
• 2x 1 litre Zefal cycling drink bottles and a 1 litre aluminium Sigg bottle each

Jenny’s stuff

CLOTHES

• 3 pairs undies
• 3 pairs socks
• 3 bras, 1 bikini
• 3 pairs lycra cycling shorts (OK for Europe and Western Turkey, and parts of SE Asia)
• 2 quick dry wicking tank tops
• 1 pair baggy knee length cycling shorts (OK for most countries except Iran and Pakistan)
• 1 T-shirt, 1 pair shorts, 1 skirt, 1 pair of trousers for off the bike
• 1 LS lightweight thermal top
• 2 LS heavyweight thermal tops
• 1 pair thermal longjohns
• 1 thermal sports bra (essential for chilly descents!) Beanie and balaclava
• 1 pair thermal gloves, 1 pair windproof gloves
• 1 pair windproof socks
• 1 pair warm cycling longs
• 1 thin fleece top, 1 windproof fleece vest
• 1 pair breathable waterproof trousers, neoprene overshoes - water and wind resistant Goretex jacket
• 1 pair Teva sandals
• 1 pair Specialized cycling shoes (cleats fitted for on the bike use) 1 pair (sneaker style) without cleats fitted for off bike use - able to fit cleats if cycling shoes break
• Helmet
• For Iran - 2 hejab (headscarves) 1 for on the bike, 1 for off and a long coat for off the bike. In Iran and Pakistan I cycle in a large mens cotton shirt and baggy cotton trousers over cycling shorts

JENNY’S OTHER PERSONAL STUFF

Toiletries

• Sunscreen, lip balm and lots of moisturiser (essential for dry desert areas)
• Quick dry towel
• 4 season sleeping bag, silk liner, 3/4 length ultralight thermarest and seat converter
• Petzl headtorch (Tikka)
• Camera and small tripod
• Minidisc player LP and discs (great in Europe but the roads further east far to dangerous to use on the bike, good for off the bike though)
• Sunglasses
• Leatherman tool (good for bike adjustments as well as being a handy knife)
• Binoculars
• Diary, notebook, pens, novels, guidebooks, phrasebooks
• Polar Heart rate monitor (for fun really and a useful distraction for boring bits of road!)
• Cycle computer
• Watch - Suunto Observer (has an altimeter - handy on the bike, and a compass -
• handy for finding the right way through towns, bazaars etc.)

Chris’ Stuff

CLOTHES

• 3 pairs undies
• 4 pairs socks
• 2 pairs lycra cycling shorts and 1 pair longs - all Briko Katana (definately recommend these)
• 2 pairs baggy cycling shorts
• 2 short sleeved tops, 1 LS top - wicking, quick drying for cycling
• 1 pair arm warmers, 1 pair leg warmers - excellent for easy temperature control
• 1 T-shirt, 1 LS cotton top, 1 pair of zip off trousers, 1 pair jeans for off the bike
• 1 LS lightweight thermal top
• 1 LS heavyweight thermal top
• Beanie and balaclava
• Foreign Legion style hat
• 1 pair thermal gloves, 1 pair windproof gloves, 2 pairs padded cycling mits, 1 pair longfingered cycling gloves
• 1 Buff - handy stretchy fabric tube - use as beanie, ear warmer, neck warmer etc, etc…
• 1 thin windproof fleece top
• 1 pair Goretex waterproof trousers,
• Goretex jacket
• 1 pair Lake sandals - able to fit cleats if required
• 1 pair Specialized cycling shoes (cleats fitted for on the bike use) 1 pair (sneaker style) without cleats fitted for off bike use - able to fit cleats if cycling shoes break
• Helmet

CHRIS’ OTHER PERSONAL STUFF

Toiletries

• Sunscreen
• Quick dry towel
• 4 season sleeping bag, silk liner, full length ultralight thermarest and seat converter
• Petzl headtorch (Tikka)
• Nikon SLR Camera 28 - 200 lens (too bulky and heavy)
• Large tripod (bought in Iran for about $15)
• Minidisc player and discs (Longplay - able to get 4xCD on one disc)
• Sunglasses
• Small daypack for off the bike days (Karrimor AR35 - packs down very small)
• Leatherman tool
• Diary, notebook, pens, novels, guidebooks, phrasebooks
• Polar Heart rate monitor
• Cycle computer Ciclomaster CM414 AltiM (boy toy but get fun stats)
• Mirrorcycle rearview mirror

Most of our cycling clothes are from New Zealand company Ground Effect
(www.groundeffect.co.nz) and our favourite outdoor clothes and equipment
supplier is Macpac (www.macpac.co.nz)

KITCHEN STUFF

• MSR Drangonfly multifuel stove and 1 litre fuel bottle
• Pots with heat exchanger (increases efficency),cutlery, insulated mugs
• Spices and herbs
• Katadyn Pocket water filter
• $2 electric kettle bought in Turkey during Ramazan (essential then, useful now,if a bit too bulky!)
• Ortlieb 2 litre water carrier

GENERAL STUFF

• First aid kit, syringe kit
• Sewing kit
• Clothesline
• Waterproof A4 folder containing copies of passports, important documents etc.
• Locks - bike locks and cable alarm and also padlocks for hotel doors etc.
• Playing cards, small backgammon set
• Sony Shortwave radio (brilliant!)
• Macpac Olympus tent (double vestubules essential for storage)
• Ortlieb dry bag for keeping the tent dry on the bike
• GPS - good toy
• Maps

SPARE PARTS

• Gear and brake cable inners and outers
• Bar end gear changers (in case of breakage)
• Spare folding tyre
• 4 innertubes
• Massive puncture repair kit
• Super glue
• Gaffer tape
• Assorted spokes (4 sizes required)
• Ball bearings and grease
• Oil - wet weather (Finish line) dry weather (sewing machine oil)
• Chain cleaner and cleaning brushes
• Spare chains with powerlinks
• Spare brake blocks
• Spare batteries

TOOLS

• 3 cone spanners
• Multitool - not that useful
• Swiss Army knife
• Allen keys
• Adjustable spanner
• 3 steel tyre levers
• Spoke key
• ‘Next best thing’ Freehub remover - very useful - eliminates the need for a
• chain whip (www.tubus.nl)
• Chain cracker
• Saddle wax
• Double ended screw driver