Cycling Journeyswith Fern and Joe
2026 trips are open for booking — join us in Fiuggi (May) and Sicily (October)!

Packing List

A good trip starts with smart packing. Use this as a starting point and adapt it to the season and destination of your adventure. When in doubt, pack light — laundry service for cycling kit is available on most of our trips.

On the bike

  • Helmet (required) and cycling sunglasses
  • 2–3 cycling jerseys and bib shorts
  • Padded gloves, arm and knee warmers
  • Lightweight rain jacket / wind vest
  • Cycling shoes and 2–3 pairs of cycling socks
  • Pedals and saddle if you prefer your own (rentals are fitted with standard pedals)
  • Chamois cream and any personal nutrition you like

If you're bringing your own bike

  • Bike in a travel case or bag (check airline rules)
  • Basic tools, spare tubes, tubeless plugs, and a quick-link
  • Spare derailleur hanger for your frame
  • A spare tire and brake pads for longer trips

Renting one of our bikes? You can skip most of this — just bring your shoes, pedals (optional), helmet, and personal touch points.

Off the bike

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Casual clothes for dinners and town strolls
  • Swimwear (many of our hotels have a pool or are near the sea)
  • A warm layer for cool evenings
  • Adapter plug for European outlets (Type C / F) and a power bank

Documents & essentials

  • Passport (valid 6+ months beyond travel) and any required visas
  • Travel and medical insurance details
  • Personal medications and a small first-aid kit
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, and after-sun
  • A copy of your trip itinerary and emergency contacts

The extras that help

  • Refillable water bottles
  • A phone mount or computer for navigation
  • Earplugs and an eye mask for travel days
  • A small daypack for rest-day excursions

Questions about what to bring for a specific trip? Get in touch — we're happy to help you prepare.