{"id":53421,"date":"2022-09-08T12:56:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53421"},"modified":"2022-09-08T12:59:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:59:18","slug":"list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Bike Trip Essentials for a Happy Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>List of Long Bike Trip Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Road trips serve a good purpose when it comes to feeling the most. Do you know why? Because firstly, you feel free from the multiple things you cling to unnecessarily. And secondly, only during road trips do you think maximum &amp; it is only when exposed to vulnerabilities and uncertainties.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When you go on a road trip on a bike, the soothing urge to do the most spontaneous things will surround you. You can stop anywhere, hang onto the least resources, and become more of a problem solver and an explorer. The brush of air on your hair, the random smile of a stranger, language barriers, passerby&#8217;s help, roadside sips of tea and Coconut water, and rewarding dusk and dawns always invite us to keep coming back despite difficulties.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you have never been on a road trip, I itch you to taste this adventure. The best time for a bike trip in India is March-June, then September-December. Here is a list of bike trip essentials.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blog-Feature-Images.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blog-Feature-Images.png 940w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blog-Feature-Images-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blog-Feature-Images-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blog-Feature-Images-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aad1b6f9e079\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aad1b6f9e079\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#9_Important_Documents_and_Cash\" >9 Important Documents and Cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Bike_Trip_Essentials_%E2%80%93_Luggage\" >Bike Trip Essentials &#8211; Luggage\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Clothes\" >Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Electricals\" >Electricals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Toiletries\" >Toiletries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Medical_kit\" >Medical kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#GPS_System\" >GPS System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Bike_Essentials\" >Bike Essentials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#Spares_And_Essential_Tools_if_you_are_good_with_bikes_Optional\" >Spares And Essential Tools if you are good with bikes (Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/list-of-long-bike-trip-essentials\/#10_Points_to_Remember_for_a_Safe_Bike_Trip\" >10 Points to Remember for a Safe Bike Trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Important_Documents_and_Cash\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>9 Important Documents and Cash<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vehicle RC and Insurance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Govt. Issued ID<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">PUC<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Hard Copy of route map<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Permits for special places<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Debit Card\/Credit Card<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cash<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Passport Size Photographs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike_Trip_Essentials_%E2%80%93_Luggage\"><\/span><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Bike Trip Essentials &#8211; Luggage\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clothes\"><\/span><b>Clothes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balaclava to wear under the helmet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light clothes, easy to wash and dry &#8211; Four t-shirts, three pairs of pants, and a pair of night clothes (for a 7-day trip). You can wash and reuse these.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raincoat and Rain Cover<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electricals\"><\/span><strong>Electricals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chargers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power bank<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toiletries\"><\/span><strong>Toiletries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face wash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shampoo Pouches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trimmer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toothbrush and paste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun Skin Cream &#8211; SPF 30+<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_kit\"><\/span><strong>Medical kit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ORS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-Allergens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMS Medications (if travelling at a high altitude)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion Sickness Tablets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antacids<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Band Aid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crepe bandage<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPS_System\"><\/span><strong>GPS System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the map on mobile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardcopy of map<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike_Essentials\"><\/span><strong>Bike Essentials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helmet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riding Jacket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windcheater<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic Tank bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterproof biking suit with thermal layer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking lights at night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot pump<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra Petrol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare key<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spares_And_Essential_Tools_if_you_are_good_with_bikes_Optional\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Spares And Essential Tools if you are good with bikes (Optional)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For tube tyres bikes &#8211; one tube each for front and rear tyres. For tubeless tyres, a tyre repair kit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyre rod &#8211; To separate tyre and rim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One accelerator cable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One piece of the clutch cable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headlamp And rear brake lamp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multipurpose tool kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare cloth to clean the vehicle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Points_to_Remember_for_a_Safe_Bike_Trip\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>10 Points to Remember for a Safe Bike Trip<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Hydrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry Light<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t get over-exhausted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be GPS ready, keep your phone charged and carry sufficient cash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take sufficient breaks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start on a light stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a bandana or balaclava to make peace with your hair. Otherwise, they generally come into riot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the weather forecast handy. Know about the next day&#8217;s plan at least a day ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid night rides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your google location with someone you trust just in case of any mishap.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Some Road Trips with Plan the Unplanned<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/tawang-valley-road-trip\/\">Tawang Valley Road Trip<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/leh-ladakh-bike-trip-from-manali\/\">Leh Ladakh Bike Trip from Manali<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/spiti-valley-road-trip\/\">Spiti Valley Road Trip \u2013 Shimla to Manali<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/north-east\/meghalaya-backpacking-trip\/\">Meghalaya Road Trip<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/karnataka-road-trip\/\">Karnataka Road Trip<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1oIhEdYfMz\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/tips-for-long-bike-trip\/\">Tips to Prepare For Your Long Bike Trip<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Tips to Prepare For Your Long Bike Trip&#8221; &#8212; Plan The Unplanned\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/tips-for-long-bike-trip\/embed\/#?secret=7dHCpcbAGj#?secret=1oIhEdYfMz\" data-secret=\"1oIhEdYfMz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I hope this list of bike trip essentials will come in handy when planning your travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>List of Long Bike Trip Essentials Road trips serve a good purpose when it comes to feeling the most. Do you know why? Because firstly, you feel free from the multiple things you cling to unnecessarily. 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