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Cycling Trip Gear in Denmark

Eline and Rapha share the gear they used on a cycling trip in Denmark. They bought the equipment themselves, with no sponsorship. Their setup was designed for camping or bivouacking, with luggage arranged around their gravel bikes.

Bikes and Packing

Both ride gravel bikes with GRX drivetrains and disc brakes. One bike is described as an aluminium-frame model with a carbon fork.

Their luggage includes handlebar, frame and saddle bags, along with bottle cages. They use waterproof liners for items that need to stay dry. Useful packing tips include:

• Keep frequently needed items accessible in frame bags, such as rainwear, snacks, repair supplies, hygiene items and personal documents.
• Bring a small shopping bag for carrying groceries from a supermarket to a campsite or bivouac.
• Secure tent pegs to the outside of a bag with a carabiner so they do not fall off from vibration.

One rider found a Garmin bike computer especially useful for following GPX routes when trail signs were missing. A phone can also be used for navigation.

Repairs, Safety and Electronics

Their flat-repair kit includes a spare inner tube, patches, tyre levers, a multitool with Allen keys and a chain tool, and a pump. They also carry a small amount of duct tape, a lighter, rubber bands and a plug adapter for repairs and charging.

Power banks, cables, headlamps and memory cards are stored in a waterproof pouch. One rider’s Garmin reportedly lasted around three days without recharging.

They lock their bikes at shops, beaches and campsites, and prefer a combination lock to avoid carrying or losing keys. They also recommend having the bike serviced before a trip.

Other useful items include sunscreen, protective lip balm, hydration or recovery tablets, basic first-aid supplies and feminine hygiene products.

Camping and Sleep

They use a lightweight MSR FreeLite tent, which they say held up in rain and wind and dried quickly. Both carry inflatable Therm-a-Rest mattresses. One rider noted that inflation takes time and is considering bringing a mini pump next time.

Their sleeping bags were suitable for Denmark’s temperatures, and they emphasise the importance of keeping down gear dry. A down jacket, warm evening layers and a pillow made camping more comfortable.

A waterproof pouch can also be used to store leftover food and help contain its smell around animals.

Clothing and Personal Items

Their clothing includes cycling kits and separate clean clothes for evenings, such as long sleeves, trousers or leggings, warm socks and underwear. The weather varied between wind, rain, cooler mornings and warmer days. One rider found a long-sleeved cycling jersey more useful than an extra short-sleeved top; arm warmers are another option.

They packed some items they did not use, including caps, extra shorts and a water-treatment pouch, and would reconsider them on a future trip. One rider prefers sneakers to cycling shoes because they make walking and sightseeing easier.

Other useful items included sandals or flip-flops, a quick-drying microfiber towel, swimwear, toiletries, toilet paper and small carabiners for drying clothes.

Locations, Products and Speakers

• Locations: Denmark, including beach stops and ferry crossings.
• Products mentioned: Scott gravel bike, GRX drivetrain, MSR FreeLite tent, Therm-a-Rest mattresses and sleeping bags, Garmin bike computer, Decathlon bottle cages, Restrap and Columbus bags, and Petzl Bindi headlamp.
• Speakers: Eline and Rapha, a cycling couple sharing their individual packing choices.