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We Provide
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Back Pedal Cycle Tours provides the following:
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Bikes - modern 21 or 24 gear mountain or hybrid bikes, most with front suspension. Child sizes, Tag-a-long bikes & Tandems are available |
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Rear carry bag - for camera, sunglasses, raincoat, jumper etc |
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Helmets - legally required in all states |
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Bicycle repairs & adjustments - for our bikes and yours |
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Support vehicle - available at any time |
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Free return service - back to the start |
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Food - scrumptious meals, snacks & drinks (BYO alcohol) |
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Panniers - for the non-vehicle supported tours |
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Accommodation - camping, hostel, lodge, farm stays |
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Entrance fees - N. P. camping fees, side tours |
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Child & Baby seats - for bikes & the support vehicle(s) |
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Sun block & First-Aid - ex-NSW Ambulance officer |
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Camping gear - tents, cooking utensils, chairs, etc, |
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Expert guidance, instruction, & maps |
NOTE riders bring their own sleeping bag & mattress on camping tours.
Your Packing List
PACKING LIST
(Please print this list for your reference)
This is a list of clothing and equipment that you may consider bringing. Each person must decide what items are appropriate for each journey. The weather, region, season, and your personal preferences & experience will influence your decision. Please pack your luggage in a sturdy bag eg: sports/duffel bag, backpack, or suitcase etc. Note: no swags please, as there is limited space.
CLOTHING
RELAXING
Comfortable casual clothes for around the hostels and campsites and for driving back to the start. Consider a qjacket & qtrack suit pants etc.
For mountainous tours & cool season tours, please bring qbeanie & qgloves
CYCLING
q Shoes (comfortable runners, cycling shoes or similar)
q Socks (warm for cool areas)
q Pants (cycle shorts/longs are recommended, or similar)
q Cool Tops (cool & comfortable for mild/warm weather riding)
q Warm Tops (Thermal/Fleece/Cycling tops for cool weather)
q Gloves (cycle, ski gloves for autumn to spring, & long morning descents!)
CARRY ON BIKE
q Warm or Cool top q Shade Hat
q Rain coat q Sun glasses
q Gloves (?) q Camera & films/memory card/batteries
The Support Bus follows you, so you can access your luggage before & after riding, at meal and drink stops, and from time to time during the riding.
Consider what to carry in the bikes small zippered bag on the rear rack (holds approximately 6 litres).
Please bring your own:
q Sleeping Bag (GOOD QUALITY FOR MOUNTAIN AREAS OR COOL SEASONS - AUTUMN THROUGH SPRING).
q Sleeping Mat (self inflating foam, foam, airbed etc). All other camping gear is provided.
ALSO BRING/CONSIDER
qSmall torch qToiletries bag qTowel qMedications qReading material qGlasses
qPersonal items qYour favourite stories, songs, poems & jokes.
Please contact us should you have difficulty with any items on this list.
