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Given all the photos you’ve seen of my bike, you may be wondering what that apparently modest luggage contained. So here goes – it might surprise you. If you’re not remotely interested, you know what to do.

Bike
Aluminium framed Trek Lexa (2014), with Shimano 105 shifters, 11 speed, fitted subsequently with a pannier rack and mudguards.

Cycling kit
2 x short sleeve jerseys with detachable sleeves (Mavic)
1 x short sleeve MTB top
2 x non-thermal long sleeve jerseys (dhb)
1 x merino vest (dhb)
2 x inner shorts (Endura)
1 x outer shorts (Endura)
3 x socks (Endura)
1 x sports bra
1 pr cycling shoes with MTB cleats (Specialized)
1 x calf-length padded tights (Endura)
1 pr fingerless gloves (Mavic)
1 x lightweight gilet (Rapha)
1 x padded gilet (Endura)
1 x showerproof jacket (Endura)
1 x waterproof hiking jacket (Berghaus)
1 pr showerproof chaps (Rainlegs)
1 pr waterproof trousers (Berghaus) – not used
1 x lightweight merino snood (Icebreaker)
1 x thick merino snood (Findra)
1 x long sleeve merino base layer (dhb) – not used

Non-cycling kit
1 pr cotton trousers
1 pr lightweight hiking trousers (Berghaus)
2 x merino T shirts (dhb)
1 x cotton T shirt
1 x cotton 3/4 sleeve top
2 x pants
1 x bra
1 pr short socks
1 pr Adidas trainers
1 x hoodie
1 x warm zip through top (Ayacucho)
1 x beanie hat (Finisterre)

Gadgets / Tech
Phone
Ride with GPS subscription – routes loaded on phone
Garmin Edge
Power pack (Anker)
Front and rear lights
2 x plugs and charging cables

Toiletries / First Aid
DO
Moisturiser
Sunscreen
Shower gel and shampoo in mini bottles
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen tablets
Ibuprofen gel
Chamois cream
Dioralyte rehydration powder
Vitamin tablets
Tweezers
Wet wipes for oily hands
Tissues

Bike Maintenance
2 x spare inner tubes
Tyre levers
Mini pump
Allen keys

Other
Water bottle
Paper maps (sliced up)
Map holder
Waterproof rear panniers (Ortlieb)
Cross bar bag (TopPeak)
Handlebar bag (Decathlon)
Water bottle holder (Restrap)
Super lightweight rucksack (Decathlon)
A few small ziploc bags (eg for waterproofing phone in rain)
Small bag cashews
Small bag dates

At Kirkby Lonsdale I added:

1 pr thermal tights (not used)
Extra LS merino base layer (not used)