I’m going unclipped on this adventure, mostly for ease and comfort while not on the bike. I chose these based on lightweight foam material and ability to wear socks underneath them at campsites. I’ll pared down the footwear to just one pair of shoes and one pair of sandals. Otium Bluetooth headphones, to keep the tunes, podcasts, and audiobooks flowing during the long hours on the bikes and rainy days in the tent.I’m sure I’ll go through a few pairs of these. Sunglasses in the $12 range, as long as they’re polarized.Giro helmet that I’ve had for a couple years now.This will be like my all-purpose purse or daypack when I’m away from the bike. Packable backpack by Topnaca, packs down to the size of a fist and weighs in at only 120 grams. Got them on sale at the finish line of Tour of the Moon. If I want extra warmth or coverage without putting on a full shirt, I can slip these tubes onto my arms. The point of these fingerless gloves is padding to protect my hand nerves from the pressure of hovering over handlebars all day. I ordered these neck-warmer sleeves in bulk on Amazon and cut them in half to use as headbands, face warmth, rags, etc. I’d link to the exact pair online, but these are hand-me-downs of unknown variety. Black Diamond glove liners, midweight with screentap fingertips.Sherpa Rani wool hat lined with fleece, just thin enough to fit under the helmet.These are the woolens that will keep me warm after the sun goes down, and the items I’ll use for hair management and hand protection. My super-absorbent microfiber towel has been a mainstay on all kinds of travel adventures. Mossimo 2-piece swimsuit I’ve had forever, padding removed.Supplemented with 2 pair underwear, also synthetic and quick-dry. These may be waving behind me like prayer flags, hung out to dry as I ride. These are specially designed to be lightweight, hand-washable, and quick-dry. Two pair ankle socks, bought in bulk at TJ Maxx at some point.Two basic sports bras, padding removed for easier packing and laundering.Here’s what’s underneath, and also what I’ll be wearing at the swimming holes and hot springs. Heattech Base Layer in gray from Uniqlo. This is my go-to mountain adventure layer, perfect for light insulation.
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