- Shapin Up

This weekend MM and I are off on a two-day bike tour! This has been on my to-do list for years and I’m so excited it’s finally happening. We are doing the Autumn Escape Bike Trek across Cape Cod, raising money for the American Lung Association. We’ll be riding over 100 miles in two days and it’s important we pack light but also correctly! Lots of things to consider with this packing list. Fortunately we don’t have to ride with everything, a bus will transport a bag from the start to our sleeping camp and then from the camp to the finish line. Even so, I’m only packing essentials, which includes two biking outfits and one “hang out” outfit for night time. It’s going to be chilly in the morning so layering is a must. Here’s my ideal packing list for this ride (some of these things I own while others are on my wish list).

Bike Gear & Accessories (top image)

Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s Bike, $2,060
Lululemon Run From Work Backpack, $98 (even though they transport a bag, I’ll wear this one during the ride to store my layers and snacks in)
Sugoi Women’s RC Pro Glove, $30
Lululemon Bang Buster Headband, $18
Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 Sunglasses, $120

Apparel (bottom image)

Layering for the ride is key. I’ll need the right technical gear but also items to keep me warm for the morning part of the ride and comfy lounge-y clothes for when I’m off the bike.