Before you go

Packing for a gravel holiday.

This isn't a bikepacking expedition — we move your luggage hotel-to-hotel every day, so you don't need ultralight gear or a sleeping bag. Just the right kit to ride comfortably for a week.

Cycling clothing — quality over quantity

  • 3–4 sets of kit (you can wash mid-trip)
  • Good bib shorts with a proper pad
  • Gravel jerseys (looser cut, extra pockets)
  • Arm and leg warmers
  • Packable windproof jacket
  • Waterproof rain layer
  • Cycling shoes for your pedal system
  • Well-ventilated helmet
  • Sunglasses with interchangeable lenses
  • Two pairs of gloves — light summer + full-finger

Sun protection — the most underrated category

  • SPF 30–50 sunscreen for all exposed skin
  • Lip balm with sun protection
  • UPF buff or neck scarf

Easy to forget

  • Chamois cream — used daily
  • Pedals (often left behind when shipping a bike)
  • Power bank, 20,000 mAh+ for the week
  • Small jersey-pocket pouch: mini sunscreen, chamois cream, painkillers, lip balm

Electronics & navigation

  • GPS computer that follows a GPX file (essential on self-guided)
  • Garmin Edge 840, Edge 1040 Solar, or Coros Dura are all solid
  • Chargers and a secure handlebar mount
  • Charge electronic groupsets (GRX Di2 / SRAM AXS) daily

Prepare your bike before you travel

Service the bike 2–3 weeks before departure so there's time to fix anything. Check brake pads on both wheels, chain wear, tyres and pressure, gear indexing, saddle and bar height, and refresh tubeless sealant if it's more than 3–4 months old.

Getting your bike there

We move your luggage between hotels every day, and can arrange transport of your bike and one bag to and from the start. Pack into a soft duffel rather than hard cases where possible.

What you don't need

  • Endless changes of clothing
  • A big toolkit — the support vehicle carries the basics
  • A sleeping bag
  • A mountain of energy bars
  • A large casual wardrobe — shoes, trousers, a shirt and a jumper are plenty
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