Packing list
Some suggestions on how to be well prepped for the Basemiles weekend... Bed linen and towels are provided by the castle.
For you - On bike
Some suggestions from us — but you probably already know what you want. Need more kit? Go here.
- Helmet
- Eyewear ( + clear lens)
- Hat with ear covers
- Snood
- Decent gloves
- Spare/inner gloves
- 2x base layers
- 2x long sleeve jerseys
- Winter riding jacket
- 2x winter bibs
- Thick warm socks
- Winter cycing shoes
- Shoe covers
For you - Off bike
Packing light is key. We're all friends so it's ok to be a bit stinky by the end of the weekend.
- Toiletries/Wash bag
- 2x clean underwear
- 2 x t-shirts
- Warm trousers
- A Warm sweater
- Swimwear (for sauna)
- Yoga mat (for yoga)
For your bike
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and remember — a clean bikes is a happy bike.
- Studded winter tyres
- Mudguards
- GPS device + routes
- Bar and/or frame bag
- Lots of snacks
- Water bottles
- Lights
- Spare tubes
- Multi-tool
- Tyre levers
- Puncture repair kit
- Pump