No one asked, I suspect no one cares. But the thought entertained me on my ride, and may as well do something this morning for prosperity, so here’s a thread of all my kit & luggage on my bike powered migration from London to Den Haag... pic.twitter.com/YQjoeJ5eav— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
1 bike: Surly Crosscheck. Bought winter ‘12/‘13 most every part has been replaced since then, but the perfect steed for a journey of this kind! pic.twitter.com/9Uhpo9LLTy— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Sleeping bag & tent ⛺️ (un-used this trip, was hoping for better weather and a cruiser ride) and three bungee cords to keep the odds and ends affixed to the rack. pic.twitter.com/EtdS1gQdYy— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
2 x @Deuterpacks Rack Pack II. I bought these in Melbourne in December 2006. At the time everyone was suggesting Ortlieb. Can’t imagine much have being as hardwaring as these for many miles of #bikepacking #commuting and many of festivals enjoyed in the 12 yrs since👍 pic.twitter.com/FjDjv3GACZ— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Security: 1 D-lock, a cheapo combo lock, luggage chain purchased at Jodhpur Railway Station(unused-ever), 1 rusty padlock, two small combo luggage locks 🔒 and #keys with #lanyards obvs pic.twitter.com/qARzQ8FkUF— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Saddlebag. Including basic bike maintenance, puncture repair, mini-pump, chain breaker, spoke key, lube, tyre levers. And a few spare chain links from when I needed to replace my chain in Brixton on Friday. pic.twitter.com/P2wKp313s8— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
‘Off bike clobber’ jeans, belt, t-shirt, hoodie and trainers for evening leisure wear. All tied into a plastic back and rack mounted for easy access at the end of the day. pic.twitter.com/nvvZlWdSnu— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
On bike clothing including ‘Full @rapha’ and generic stuff that dries out quick. Feel a bit of a dork in Lycra in NL sometimes, but useful In inclement weather. Hats, lights & gloves. Including my NYC DoT cap given by @JSadikKhan at the end of our @P2Pcycle ride pic.twitter.com/UKNNmNsy82— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Clothes. Including: shirt x2, t-shirt x4.5, waistcoat x1 tie x2, pants x8(excluding those binned along the way), socks (pairs)x9, pyjama bottoms x1. 🧦 👔 👕 pic.twitter.com/kIW082IQZ0— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Toiletries and wash bag. That paw-paw balm is probs one of the most vital parts of this trip. Chapped lips on windy days ouch 👄 pic.twitter.com/7AIAsFeFbD— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Chromebook with case and charger, which for #reasons includes a bunch of archive gig tickets. pic.twitter.com/wTc8YQCfZq— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
#Paperwork... including important documents such as passports (🇬🇧&🇮🇪), pensions info, P45, etc. But also Sarah’s list of 350 things to do in Ldn, leaving cards, Harry Hill signed poster from ‘98, @theTCPA journal, @PrivateEyeNews maps, notebooks and other ephemera. pic.twitter.com/RbzHV38kPI— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Full cocktail kit 🙈. Boston glass & tin, jigger, squeezer, strainer, waiters friend, barspoon, knife and pourers. Not utilised on this trip, but was used the weekend before to high acclaim 😉 pic.twitter.com/f7y1NfwQDp— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Tote bags and towels. Ft. @BromptonBicycle @GlastoFest @2CosmicTrigger3 @LFArchitecture pic.twitter.com/favsvHhHyp— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
Um, miscellaneous: wallet, smokes, lighters, pens, phone chargers x2, tape, hip flasks x2 (Jim Beam), flask, tea, binoculars, poncho, iPhone covers x2 (one for business one for pleasure 😉) various travel cards, cash, coins, 2xAA batteries (expired June 2014) pic.twitter.com/VBLUJrRBSg— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
And finally for some reason; a printer cable with a U.K. plug. Sure, that’s useful 🤦♂️ glad I included it in those panniers. Best print some C.V.s off now huh.🤓 pic.twitter.com/UaQuPOaTtZ— Ben Hockman (@BAHockman) October 3, 2018
