2020 CCCTS Ride Guidelines APPENDIX H: Participants suggested Tour Equipment Checklist  – March 13, 2020

Please Note: Items listed below are for consideration only, and many are optional; the Tour Leader will inform tour participants which common items e.g. floor pump, etc. will be in the tour vehicle. 

1.0 THE BIKE. 

 Style – for most tours, a touring bike is recommended, but prior to purchase, discuss in detail with one of the club’s cycling specialists, and then with personnel in a reputable bicycle shop specializing in 

touring bicycles; but, consider the following suggestions: 

1. o Handlebars – “drop bars” have many hand positions for long days, and allow for a low profile in the wind, whereas “straight bars” allow for a more upright position, and easier braking; 
2. o Wheels -should have strong, light-weight rims, wide enough for the tire of choice; 
3. o Tires -good quality with a puncture resistant belt (Kevlar) is recommended; and, 
4. o Pedals – clipped are considerably more efficient, and thus recommended, but do take some getting use to. 

2.0 BIKE ACCESSORIES 

2.1 Fixed Equipment 

 Tire pump -attached to bike frame, to fit tire valve type. 

 Water bottle cages -2 recommended. 

 Carrier racks and bags – varies with ride/tour type. Consult with CCCTS members and/or abicycle 

shop specializing in touring. 

 Computer or GPS is handy for navigation but, unnecessary for CCCTS rides and tours. 

 Lights – a small flashing light for front and rear is recommended. A headlamp is unnecessary for most 

CCCTS tours. 

 Rear-view mirror – recommended. 

 Touring bikes should have fenders. Road bikes on tour should be fendered; light-weight clip-ons 

might be considered. 

2.2 Individual Tools, Equipment, Supplies 

 Day pack or pannier, for tools, equipment, and clothing are used by some. A handle bar bag is most 

useful for carrying camera and snacks. 

 Map case (can be part of a handle bar bag). 

 Tool kit (Allen wrenches, Philips/slotted screw drivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, spoke wrench, roll of  tape). 

Knife. 

 Cable locks are lightweight but, far from theft-proof; U-locks are heavy and are not required on most 

tours. 

 Inner tube and tire patch kit, with tire levers. Foldable spare tire, which can be stored in the 

accompanying vehicle. 

 Spokes; 3 of each size (Consult with your bicycle shop mechanic). 

 Spare brake and derailleur cable -longest size of each. 

 Chain breaker and chain links. 

 Saddle cover (if it rains -plastic bag or shower cap will suffice). 

 Lubricant oil and rag. 

 Helmet. 

 Sunglasses, sunscreen, butt lotion, and bug repellent. 

 Rain gear -jacket or poncho, gloves, pants, shoe covers, helmet cover (climate dependent). 

 First aid packet (see 6e). 

 Energy snacks. 

 Kleenex, toilet paper, etc. 

 Cell phone. 

3.0 GROUP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT – CARRIED IN SUPPORT VEHICLE 

 First aid kit and instructions.  Light batteries.  Chain Breaker and chain section.  Cable cutter.  Freewheel, crank and bottom bracket.  Wrenches for pedal and headset 

4.0 CLOTHING – MAY BE CARRIED IN SUPPORT VEHICLE 

4.1 Cycling clothing and gear 

 Cycling jersey or shirts (2).  Cycling shorts (2).  Cycling tights (long) (climate dependent).  Cycling shoes.  Socks (2).  Cycling gloves.  Cool weather gear -vest, jacket, over-gloves, arm and leg warmers, helmet liner (climate dependent) 

4.2 Regular street clothing and gear 

 Casual pants, shorts.  T-shirts, polo shirts (1).  Light wool sweater or fleece.  Long sleeve shirt.  Underwear (2).  Night clothing.  Sandals or shoes and socks (1 pair)  Cap (sun/rain).  Clothes-line & pins. 

5.0 CAMPING GEAR 

 Tent with rain fly and ground sheet (in separate water-proof bag or container). 

 Sleeping bag -(liner suggested).  Sleeping pad – Thermarest.  Toiletry kit and quick dry towel.  Shower/beach footwear.  Plate, bowl, cup, cutlery -in net bag for air drying.  Bike rain cover (piece of plastic or small tarp). 

6.0 MISCELLANEOUS 

 Camera and binoculars.  Spare eyeglasses & cleaner.  Notebook & pen/pencil, map highlighter.  Sewing kit.  Bungee cords, elastic bands, cord or string.  ID, emergency contact numbers, medication list (should be in sealed envelope and kept by tour leader) 

7.0 CARRYING BAGS 

 On tours with support vehicle -one or two nylon bags that carry a maximum 18 kg (40 lb) each. 

Friday, February 12, 2016 

CCCTS EQUIPMENT FOR CAMPING TOURS

Feb. 2020

INVENTORY REDUCED FROM 2 SETS OF EQUIPMENT TO 1 SET PLUS SPARES 

STORAGE MOVED TO SEABOARD SELF STORAGE, 12353-104 AVE, SURREY BC 8X 10X 8′ HIGH CONTAINER, OUTSIDE

No. 5350 Equipment for 1 Tour up to 24 persons Spare

ITEM QTY 

on loan in  Maritimes in  container 

Sets of shelves for truck, 39x70x20 wooden 4 1 Pop up shelter, 10×20 2 

Shelter 10×15 1 Shelter tie down ropes and stakes 1 

Shelter walls in bags 1 1 Tarps, plastic, various sizes 4 

Folding tables, 34×82, plywood 4 

Folding sandwich board, 60 x 12 approx. 1 

Stove, large, 42x16x10 1 1 Stove small 22x17x4 1 1 Stove hoses and regulator incl. wrench 1 1 Propane tanks 2 1 Wooden propane stand for 2 tanks 1 1 Cast iron grill for stove 1 1 Trash can 1 

First aid kit 1 1 Bicycle tool kit 1 1 General tool box 1 1 Handwashing pump with 5 gallon bucket 1 

Water containers, 20 litre 3 

Large coolers, 36 x18 2 

Small coolers, 24 x18 2 

Large plastic tubs for bread/fruit/vegetables 2 2 Large storage tubs for dishbags 3 2 Large dishpans 4 4 Dish towels set of 12 12 70% set 30% set Kitchen utensils box 1 40% set 60% set 

Cookbooks for holding recipes if any are created 2 

Lanterns with AA batteries 2 

Coffee pump pots 4 3 1 Wooden crate for pump pots 1 1 Hot water thermos 1 

Coffee pots, metal for boiling 4 2 2 Steel teapot 1 1 Cast iron fry pans 2 1 1 Large cook pots with lids 4 2 2 Medium pots 1 

Stainless pans 8 3 5 Stainless bowls – assorted sizes 8 4 4 Stainless colanders 2 

Large knives set with holder 1 1 bike mechanics stand 1 

hand truck, 2 wheel 1 

Filing cabinet with old minutes, w. Allan Buium 1