Sportive Breaks Packing List

The weather in the mountains can be unpredictable throughout the year so bring layers to cope with all situations.

Cycling gear

Jersey & shorts (minimum of 3 sets – laundry facilities available at the hotel)
Cycling sunglasses
Overshoes
Arm warmers
Leg warmers (Optional but easy to pack and useful for long descents at the end of the day)
Rain jacket (to fit in jersey pocket)
Additional layer for chilly descents
Long fingered gloves (Optional but easy to pack and useful for long descents at the end of the day)
Suncream

Garmin / Wahoo with turn by turn navigation
Front & Back Lights
Standard puncture repair kit to be carried on bike at all times
Multi tool
Spare inner tubes
Bike specific tools (if your bike requires any special tools)
2 X bottles
Rear Mech hanger (these are bike specific and not always easy to source locally)
Di2 charging cables (if applicable)
Ride nutrition – (we supply OTE products but always good to bring your own if you have a different brand that works for you)
Waterproof phone / essentials holder (plastic pouch will suffice)

Casual clothes – including warm layer for evening drinks on the terrace!
Personal medication & toiletries
Swimming gear
Phone & charger
Electrical plug adaptor (double adaptor OR double USB are good – check the adaptor for your destination)
Hand sanitiser (ESSENTIAL – For hand luggage and jersey pocket)
Supply of masks (ESSENTIAL – compulsory to wear masks in public in Italy)

Valid passport
EHIC Card – Valid for all EU (and UK) citizens. UK Citizens can apply for a new EHIC for free HERE
Insurance – Comprehensive insurance is compulsory. Make sure you policy covers you for Road cycling up to 2500m (or higher if Alps, Switzerland or Stelvio

If you are hiring one of our bikes please remember to pack you pedals, garmin mount and helmet / shoes.
All sizes have 172.5mm cranks if you are thinking of bringing a Stages power meter