What to bring

If you are coming to the Biketour, here are some things that you might find useful (and we think are essential):

Bike stuff

... 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 puncture repair kit, spare tubes and bike pump (just in case)
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. There might also be tunnels!)
Paniers to carry your stuff in, carrying a backpack is no fun at all!
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)

Electronics

A flashlight/torch, ideally a headlight
If you bring a mobile phone, don't forget your charger/cable
If your devices need batteries, bring rechargeable ones. (We'll try to have a collective charger for the whole tour)

Everyday stuff

A container to keep maps dry
Water container, it's gonna be hot so this one is important! (min. 1 litre)
Swimming stuff :-)
Organic (biodegradable/non-polluting) soap, shampoo and toothpaste (We can also try to buy bigger collective amounts)
Sun cream, sunglasses, long sleeved shirts
Waterproof jacket
Medication you (might) need
Plate, cup & cutlery

Sleeping equipment

Bureaucracy and immaterial stuff

Valid ID like a passport
You might need a Visa
Money - in 2012, Biketour costs around € 5 per day, and you might want to buy stuff yourself.
Vegan and/or vegetarian recipes for one (or two) pot meals on the campfire, some herbs & spices you like

what you could bring

(please let us know, so we know who will bring 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 stories and ideas in the fire light)
a small shovel
basic medical kit
specialized medical equipment in case you have
specialized bike tools
a spare phone & charger for BT
musical instruments, 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 web presences or backup photos, check email, etc..

Inform yourselves about vaccination and/or other protective requirements (2013 route area: ticks!!!!)
- Note that vaccinations can be requirements for certain visas for certain citizens!
- Keep in mind that some vaccinations consist of multiple shots and need to be arranged a longer time before the departure!