BIKING: EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

-    passport with double entry visa
-    camera & film
-    Fanny pack or something to carry your camera in
-    Helmet
-    cycling gloves (long finger ones are good) & socks
-    cycling shoes (shoes should have stiff base)
-    trainers or comfortable shoes for wearing around camp site
-    cycling shorts (2 - 3 pairs)
-    cycling tights or long pants
-    T-shirts/cycling shirts (2 - 3)
-    Camelbak or at least 2 water bottles
-    warm hat
-    warm gloves
-    Sleeping bag (-15 degree) These can be hired from HMB
-    warm socks
-    good sunglasses (and spares), wrap around type
-    track pants or similar for wearing around camp in the evening
-    sweater or warm sweatshirt or pile jacket
-    long-sleeved shirt (an extra layer or to keep sun off)
-    good quality warm waterproof jacket
-    sun cream (SPF 30 or more) and lip sun block
-    moisturizer (it is very dry on your skin)
-    Vaseline (for dry nose and lips)
-    bright powerful torch (preferably one you can stand in your tent) and is also good in gloomy monastery’s
-    batteries
-    hydration salts, sweets
-    personal first aid
-    Personal toiletries; soap, shampoo, shaver etc. (if you are going to wash!)
-    towel and/or face towel
-    Underwear etc.
-    clothing for wear around town
-    clothes pegs (so that your clothes don't get blown away when drying)
-    Bike (fully serviced) with wide comfy saddle or gel cover ….. for the longer rides !
-    Don't use a racing saddle unless you’re used to it – gel seats or covers are often popular
-    spare parts etc. for your bike, e.g. brake pads, tubes, chain lube ...
-    Strong tape to tape up box when you repack your bike at the end. (From KTM HMB can also box bikes)
-    washing powder to wash your clothes
-    mirror
-    Brufen 400mg approx. (anti-inflammatory &/or other pain killer.)
-    Cough mixture, lozenges
-    Face mask to keep out dust ( 3M- simple hardware sanding mask) Tibet only

LUXURY ITEMS CHECKLIST

-   Walkman/Discman
-   A Good book or more
-   Power bars of some sort
-   Collapsible bucket (Usually available from camping shops.)
-   (Good to wash clothes in and scoop water over yourself when washing at a stream or river!)

Remember you'll need clothes for riding, relaxing around camp, travelling and walking and other cities in both hot and cold weather.
Tibet & Ladakh weather can be very unpredictable. 

BIKE CARE: EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

-    Cloth for bike cleaning
-    Park tool brush to remove dirt and clean sprockets
-    Bike lube – teflon based
-    WD40 aerosol spray….. or a teflon based spray is better
-    2 x old tooth brushes (good for cleaning)
-    Puncture repair kit
-    Your own bike seat (if you wish) that can be fitted to the bike
-    SPD peddles can be fitted, if you wish to bring them
-    Helmets are available, however you may prefer to bring your own
-    Rear panniers racks can be fitted by HMB
-    Pannier bags are available from HMB if required
-    HMB have a limited number of pumps, bike tools and repair kits so it’s best to have some basic tools and pump with you.

We hope these suggestions help in your preparations for joining HMB Adventures in your next travel adventure.