This is an extensive list of the recommended clothing and equipment you will need if you are coming to one of our Mountain Bike trips
During the tour you will be staying most nights in catered high mountain huts and will need to carry all the equipment and clothing you require for the duration of the tour. The huts are comfortable but basic with limited facilities.
Any clothing or other items not required on the tour can be left in a travel bag in a hotel. You will need to carry a rucksack with anything you may need for three consecutive nights.
We recommend keeping the weight of your pack as light as possible. If you are new to alpine multi-day MTB touring, try taking your pack out on a trail before the tour to see how it feels. You quickly realise the benefit of ‘riding light’.
If you are uncertain or need further information, don't hesitate to contact us.
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MTB - Equipment
Mountainbike
MTB bike can be hired locally in one of the rental shops. We do not include a bicycle hire in the holiday price, simply because of various sizes, technology and preferences each one of you have. There is a range of regular MTB bikes or e-Bikes that can be hired.
We recommend e-Bikes - rental cost is slightly higher than regular MTB bicycle however, it will pay off on ascent! You can switch an electric motor off if you want to challenge yourself.
Rucksack
For MTB day tour you will need a relatively small rucksack. You might get away with a smaller pack if you are an experienced cyclist and know what to pack. Most people will find a 20-30 litre pack is a good size for touring.
Clothing
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Long cycling jersey (also useful in the evenings)
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Short cycling suit (jersey and shorts)
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Good wicking and comfy base layer
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Light trousers for the evening
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Long waterproof trousers
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Waterproof jacket
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Socks for the evening
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Cycling socks
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Cycling shoes - quick release system compatible
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Flip flops for the evening
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Gloves
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Buff/bandana
Miscellaneous