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If you are coming to the Biketour, | If you are coming to the Biketour, here are some things that you might find useful (and we think are essential): | ||
* ... a bike - read more here: [[FAQ#Bikes]] | * ... a bike - read more here: [[FAQ#Bikes]] | ||
* A bike helmet (not | * A bike helmet (in Spain helmets outside of towns and cities, when it's not hot and you are not going up hill are mandatory! - see http://www.cyclehelmets.org/1068.html) | ||
* A bike lock | * A bike lock (and key for it!) | ||
* | * Bikelights, back and front (we try not to cycle in the dark, but if we do - cars will NOT expect you) | ||
* A puncture repair kit, spare tubes and bike pump (just in case) | * A puncture repair kit, spare tubes and bike pump (just in case) | ||
* A container to keep maps dry | * A container to keep maps dry | ||
* Water container, it's gonna be hot so this one is important! (min. 1 | * Water container, it's gonna be hot so this one is important! (min. 1 litre) | ||
* A tent | * A tent (it's usually possible to share...let us know if you don't have one) | ||
* Sleeping bag & mat | * Sleeping bag & mat | ||
* Cycling clothes for all types of weather (but take as little clothes possible) - light colored, synthetic clothes preferred to resist sun and sweat, bright/strong/ | * Cycling clothes for all types of weather (but take as little clothes possible) - light colored, synthetic clothes preferred to resist sun and sweat, bright/strong/reflective clothes handy to 'be noticed' by motorized traffic) | ||
* Swimming stuff | * Swimming stuff :-) | ||
* Your mobile phone and charger | * Your mobile phone and charger | ||
* Organic (biodegradable/non-polluting) soap, shampoo and toothpaste | * Organic (biodegradable/non-polluting) soap, shampoo and toothpaste | ||
* Sun cream, sunglasses, long sleeved shirts | * Sun cream, sunglasses, long sleeved shirts | ||
* Waterproof jacket | * Waterproof jacket | ||
* Medication you (might) need | * Medication you (might) need | ||
* Plate, cup & cutlery | * Plate, cup & cutlery | ||
* A flashlight, ideally a headlight | * A flashlight/torch, ideally a headlight | ||
* Valid ID like passport | * Valid ID like a passport | ||
* [[Visa]] | * You might need a[[Visa]] | ||
* Money - in 2012, Biketour costs around € 5 per day, and you might want to buy stuff yourself. | * Money - in 2012, Biketour costs around € 5 per day, and you might want to buy stuff yourself. | ||
* Vegan and/or vegetarian [[Food|recepies]] for one (or two) pot meals on the campfire, some herbs you like | * Vegan and/or vegetarian [[Food|recepies]] for one (or two) pot meals on the campfire, some herbs you like | ||
Revision as of 15:27, 7 May 2012
If you are coming to the Biketour, here are some things that you might find useful (and we think are essential):
- ... a bike - read more here: FAQ#Bikes
- A bike helmet (in Spain helmets outside of towns and cities, when it's not hot and you are not going up hill are mandatory! - see http://www.cyclehelmets.org/1068.html)
- A bike lock (and key for it!)
- Bikelights, back and front (we try not to cycle in the dark, but if we do - cars will NOT expect you)
- A puncture repair kit, spare tubes and bike pump (just in case)
- A container to keep maps dry
- Water container, it's gonna be hot so this one is important! (min. 1 litre)
- A tent (it's usually possible to share...let us know if you don't have one)
- Sleeping bag & mat
- Cycling clothes for all types of weather (but take as little clothes possible) - light colored, synthetic clothes preferred to resist sun and sweat, bright/strong/reflective clothes handy to 'be noticed' by motorized traffic)
- Swimming stuff :-)
- Your mobile phone and charger
- Organic (biodegradable/non-polluting) soap, shampoo and toothpaste
- Sun cream, sunglasses, long sleeved shirts
- Waterproof jacket
- Medication you (might) need
- Plate, cup & cutlery
- A flashlight/torch, ideally a headlight
- Valid ID like a passport
- You might need aVisa
- Money - in 2012, Biketour costs around € 5 per day, and you might want to buy stuff yourself.
- Vegan and/or vegetarian recepies for one (or two) pot meals on the campfire, some herbs you like
what you could bring
'''(please verify with us, so we know who brings what)'''
- Maps of the region
- A camera (check already if you can upload to our gallery)
- A video camera
- Good chopping knives
- A book or other reading material that you wish to share with participants (it's nice to share storie and ideas)
- a small shovel
- basic medical kit
- specialized medical equipment in case you have
- specialized bike tools (if you are p.e. mechanic and you have)
- a spare phone & charger for BT
- musical instrument, circus things !
- USB sticks with movies - especially related to the BT theme (energy, climate change, ...) and with many :) subtitles
- A small laptop/netbook or any mobile device to feed our twitter, etc.
Don't forget to register, and "maak van thuisblijvers geen spoorzoekers", and tell your folks!!!