The Slow Domestique

This is a list and review of the kit I took on my West Country Way tour.

Cycling clothing

¾ cycling bibs (DHB) x 2

Nalini jersey’s x 2

merino socks x 2 (Rapha)

base layer 1x Aldi 1x Rapha merino (I would have just taken the merino in hindsight it was fine for 5 days and the cheap poly base layer was humming after one day)

Arm warmers (Lusso) Still fantastic and PRO.

Full finger gloves (tatty Spesh BG, could have done with mitts on the warm days though)

Cycle glasses with Clear lenses (could have done with tinted lenses for sunny days)

Aside from what I’ve mentioned I would make no changes to my kit. The merino wool base layers and socks are just perfect for the application. Three quater bibs are so adaptable to a broad range of temperatures and keep my knee’s covered and warm.

Bike kit.

Carradice saddle bag and Alpkit back pack

Frame pump and CO2 pump

Spare tire x1

Spare tubes x3

Tire levers, allen keys, chain tool, spanners 13, 14, 15,

Spare chain, brake pads 2 sets, gear cable, brake cable.

Civies

Tooth brush, chamois cream, sunscreen (mini aerosol), toothpaste.

Trainers, socks x3, underwear x3 (yeah I wore more than once), trousers (not jeans), 3 t-shirts, merino pullover (which could double as a heavy base layer if I needed it)

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