PBP Checklist

PBP Checklist
By Jeff Bauer
July 15, 2007

At almost every 1200K, someone shows up missing some critical gear. Fortunately (with the exception of your Passport and bike shoes) most of it can be purchased in France. But it's less expensive and time-consuming to bring your own gear.

Everyone's gear list will vary. Here's mine. I find it useful to print out this list and manually check off each piece of gear as it's packed.

PBP Checklist

Travel
___ Passport, Driver's License, Medical Insurance (+ photocopies)
___ Bike Inspection Sheet (Accuse D'inscription)
___ Cash (100 euros), ATM, credit cards
___ Wristwatch (even if you don't normally wear one)
___ Brevet card, frame number, route sheet
___ Camera

Bike / Bike repair
___ Bike Computer (set to kilometers, you imperialist!)
___ CO2 cartridges**
___ Tire Patches, tire boot
___ Toolset: hex wrenches, tire levers, chain tool + spare links
___ Leatherman OR Swiss Army Knife
___ Chain Lube, grease
___ Spare Tubes (2-3 on bike, 2 per drop bag)
___ Patch kit
___ FibreFix spoke replacement
___ Spare Tire
___ Saddle Bag
___ Handlebar bag
___ Headlights (fresh batteries)
___ Taillights (fresh batteries)
___ Spare bulbs (x3)
___ Zip ties, duct tape, electrical tape
___ Frame pump

Night Gear:
___ Petzl headlamp (fresh batteries)
___ Reflective gear: (vest/belt, leg reflectors)
___ Spare baggies, plastic wrap, plastic sacks
___ Spare batteries
___ Earplugs, eye cover

Fuel / Nutrition / Comfort:
___ Water bottles
___ CamelBak
___ Drink Mix (pre-measured into zip lock bags)
___ Gels
___ Energy Bars
___ Endurolytes
___ Caffeine tablets
___ Ibuprofen
___ Immodium
___ Tums
___ Butt balm (Lantiseptic, Bag Balm, etc.)
___ Sunscreen, lip balm
___ Toilet paper
___ Emergency space blanket
___ Wet wipes

Clothing / Wearables:
___ Cycling Shoes
___ Helmet
___ Glasses (dark + clear)
___ Shorts (+ spares)
___ Knee Warmers OR leg warmers OR tights
___ Socks
___ Gloves
___ Glove Liners or long-fingered gloves
___ Jersey(s)
___ Underlayer
___ Arm Warmers
___ Cycling Cap OR Beanie OR Lightweight Balaclava
___ Wind Vest
___ Rain Jacket


Notes:
1. Some people will ride "commando" style with the 80 hour group. They'll take a spare tube, patch kit, arm warmers, and a vest. This list isn't for those riders.

2. Your CO2 cartridges may get confiscated by TSA, so bring along a frame pump. All the CO2 cartridges will be sold out by the time your get to the ride, so don't plan on being able to purchase any when you arrive.