Inventory

Just came across this and thought it might be useful for others who fancy the big ride.

This is what I took, including what I wore at any time.

It all fitted comfortably into a pair of mid-size rear panniers, total weight 9kg.

Clothes
Bike helmet
SPD-friendly cycling shoes
Rainproof coat (Altura NightVision)
Winter weight l/s cycling jersey
2 x s/s cycling jersey
Winter weight bibtights
Bib shorts
Overshoes
Woollen gloves
Fingerless gloves
2 x l/s base layer
s/s base layer
3 x underpants
3 x socks
lightweight baggy trousers (for non-bike time)
lightweight sandals (ditto)

Bike bits
Puncture kit
Micro-pump
2 x spare tubes
Folding tyre
Multi-tool, various other tools
Cable ties
Very small tube of grease
Small craft knife
Front and back lights
Spare batteries
CTC-sourced one-use bike bag for aeroplane

Other
Phone/PDA/camera
iPod
Small bag of toiletries
Sun cream
Sudocreme
Iburprofen tablets & gel
Plasters