Equipment for the challenge

Bike Tools and Spare Parts

• Tyre levers/patch kit
• Spare tubes
• Spare tyre(s)
• CO2 canisters or Mini-pump
• Floor pump
• Aerosol Brake Cleaner
• Duct tape (wouldn't go anywhere without it)
• Bike detergent and garden sprayer
• Stiff nylon brush / chain cleaner
• Multi tool
• Dry lube and rags

Personal Clothing - on the bike

• Cycling kicks (worn ‘Commando Style’)
• Bicycle helmet
• Cycling shoes or running shoes
• Cycling gloves
• Sunglasses
• Camelbak (water only) + drink bottle (electrolyte hydration)
• Bandannas
• Socks
• Riding jerseys (consider a custom team jersey)
• Arm warmers / sun protection

Personal Clothing - off the bike

• Comfortable shorts
• Comfortable pants
• Comfortable t-shirts
• Underwear
• Sandals, thongs, or lightweight shoes
• Beanie
• Jumper (yes, it does get cold overnight!!)
• Tracksuit pants / jeans
• Swimmers
• Compression clothing (soothes aching muscles)

Miscellaneous

• Saddle balm
• Sudo cream
• Dencorub
• Personal meds
• Toiletries
• Toilet Paper
• Towel (one that will dry quickly)
• Pocket knife/Swiss army knife
• Lock and cable (Look, Lock & Leave)
• Comprehensive first-aid kit
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Sewing kit
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock
• Nylon rope and clothes pegs
• Rubbish bags
• iPod (set to rock ‘n’ roll)
• Camera

Camping

• Swag; or
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad /mattress
• Tent (Lightweight, and extremely easy to put up)
• Mozzie dome
• Dilly bag with cutlery, cup, bowl, plate
• Small burner with gas canisters for morning coffee
• Lantern and batteries (2)
• Tarpaulin (2)
• Camp shower
• Laundry detergent
• Camp chair

Support Vehicle

• Car seat covers
• Wet wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper
• Small shovel
• Febreze to spray smelly shirts
• Thermos
• UHF radio
• Flashing amber light
• Trailer
• Bike rack
• Roof rack
• Jerry cans
• Team water container (20 litres minimum)
• First aid kit
• Spare wheels (2) /WIK-KIT
• Vehicle jack and wheel brace (check suitability)
• Air compressor
• Straps
• Esky
• Car fridge
• Bucket with lid (makeshift washing machine on the back of the trailer!)

Supplementary Food and Drinks –treats to reward your efforts

• Electrolyte sachets
• Sports gels
• Muesli bars
• Protein powder
• Flavoured milk
• Crackers
• Vegemite
• Jerky
• Biscuits
• Dried fruit
• Nuts
• Chocolate
• any specific dietary requirements:  soy milk, gluten free, etc…
• BEER, CIDER, RUM, SCOTCH and COKE!!!