Personal
Waterproofs.
Spare set of gloves.
Enough clothes to last you for a trip.
Some swimming gear.
Some casual clothes.
Some local currency .
A major credit card recommended.
Mini first aid kit (in some countries required by law).
Some basic pain killers and prescription drugs.
Note with your driving licence of any allergies in Latin.
Pack everything into plastic bags before putting it into
the panniers.
Legal
requirements
Valid passport.
Valid riding licence.
European breakdown cover recommended.
Travel insurance.
Green card for European travel. |
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Check if your bike insurance covers (Green Card) all the countries
will be passing through (e.g. Eastern Europe).
Copy of bike insurance policy.
Registration document.
E111 obtained from the Post Office (this guarantees you
equivalent NHS treatment in EC countries only).
Bike
Make sure the tyres on your bike are going to last the duration
of a trip.
Make sure that the bike is serviced for the duration of
a trip.
Puncture repair kit recommended.
A good bike chain is also highly recommended.
Chain lubricant.
Spare bike keys.
Spare battery for the alarm fob (if you have an alarm).
Spare bulbs (in some countries required by law).
Spare fuses (in some countries required by law).
Spare spark plugs (in some countries required by law).
Some tools.
Some extra bike security device (padlock and chain, disc
lock).
Torch.
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