what items should i pack for mtb vacation?

No need to bring your bike since Pedal Chile is all-inclusive, we include the use of the Giant Trance 2 for all our tours. Our Andes to the Pacific tour uses a modified Giant Trance 2, which provides more top-end speed, as this tour rides gravel and old forest roads.

Suggested list of items: riding gear

• Helmet

• Riding shoes

  • If you ride clipless bring your pedals too

• Bike Gloves (second pair isn’t a bad idea)

• Bike glasses/sunglasses

• Waterproof jacket

• Cycle shorts (several pair)

• Biking socks ( several pair)

• Camelbak or other hydration system

• Daypack for MTB/cycling

• Camera/GoPro

Items for relaxation time

• Swimming suit (for both hot springs and lakes/ocean)

• Flip flops

• Novels/book

• Comfortable shoes

• Any medication and/or essential personal items

• Light jacket for the evening

• Comfortable pants (northern Patagonia is temperate in the evenings……even in summer. Read our blog about Chile’s weather for more info)

Items for traveling

• Passport

• Wallet

• Plane boarding passes

Tools, spare bike parts & additional gear

Since Pedal Chile provides you with a MTB to ride, you DON’T need to bring any tools or extra parts. This means no packing any allen wrenches, lubricant, tubes, CO2 cartridges, spare derailleur hangers or the like.

The only items you need to pack are the clothes and gear that you want and need for your week long biking vacation!

electronics & gadgets

• Camera

• Cell phone

• GoPro and accessories

• Chargers

• Memory Cards

• Universal adapter (types C and L)

  • 220 volts

  • Same electrical sockets as those found in Europe

No need for Maps, GPS, tent, sleeping bag & first aid kit

Since all our tours are fully guided and all-inclusive you DO NOT need to pack any camping gear or worry about maps, driving directions or finding trailheads……we got you covered.

Quick Packing Summary

• Essential riding gear (60-70s° F)

• Personal items & medication

• Comfortable clothing for evening dinners and strolls

• Swimsuit and flip flops for hot springs/lakes/ocean

• Passport

Quick Summary: Items you do not need to pack

• No bike

• No tools

• No spare parts

• No first-aid kit

Jesse is the Director of Pedal Chile and lives in Patagonia (most of the year). I created this packing list to give our guests some helpful suggestions. Finding riding gear on this side of the planet is a challenge, so pack riding gear that you deem to be essential. Also, the weather is similar to that of the Pacific Northwest. It's rare to see temps above 85° F and a chance of rain is always a possibility.