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Belongings and Equipment - Cycle Australia 2022


What We Provide
  • Van support vehicle - all gear carried (no more than 15 kgs plus 5 kg camping gear allowance)
  • Purpose built trailer 
  • Cooking facilities
  • Camping accommodation at 4* Caravan Parks (where available)
  • Upgraded accommodation at specific points of interest (see itinerary for details)
  • Morning tea daily
  • Some evening meals (see itinerary)
  • Fresh water
  • First-aid kit
  • Basic mechanical back up
  • Spare bicycle 
  • Satellite phone for emergencies

What Should You Bring?

Essential items keeping to one sports bag per person (limit to 15 kgs (24 lbs) plus 5 kgs (8 lbs) for camping equipment which may be kept in a separate bag)

  • Bike (in mechanically sound condition)
  • Cycle helmet (these are compulsory in Australia)
  • Rear view mirror (mandated by Cycle Across Oz)
  • Flashing rear light (mandated by Cycle Across Oz)
  • Essential spares - cables; spokes (correct size - all sides); tubes (at least 3); 1 tyre (try a folding one); small tools; patch kit
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Lightweight mattress
  • Cutlery and plates
  • Flashlight
  • Warm clothes - it is shoulder season and it may be cold. Think layers. Add in arm and knee warmers for cycling warmth
  • Wet weather gear - when it rains, it rains quite a bit
  • Suitcases and inflatable beds are not allowed
  • No need to bring chairs - we have enough
  • Hand sanitiser as we will be enforcing Covid-19 policy
  • ​Transport cards for Adelaide (Metrocard) or tap enabled smartphone
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