Comprehensive Checklist
Basic Clothing List
Item Quantity Comments
Helmet 1 ANSI Z90.4 or Snell approved
Cycling shoes 1 pair  
Shoe covers (booties) 1 pair If in cold climate or rider travels
Cycling socks 6 pair Cotton or summer type socks
Cycling socks (thermal) 3 pair Thermal or wool for cold weather
Cycling shorts 2 pair Get more if cyclist can afford
Leg tights (thin) 1 pair  
Leg tights (thermal) 1 pair If cold weather or travels
Leg warmers 1 pair For cooler weather or traveling
Arm warmers 1 pair For cooler weather or traveling
Wind pants 1 pair For cold weather
Jersey (short sleeve) 3 1 club jersey plus 2 others
Jersey (long sleeve) 1  
Thin wind/rain jacket 1  
T-shirt (polypro) 2 For cooler weather
T-shirt (cotton) 6  
Turtlenecks 3 For cold weather
Gloves (fingerless) 1 pair  
Gloves (winter) 1 pair For cold weather
Hat (warm) 1 Thin to fit under helmet
Face protection 1 Scarf, "gator" etc. (for cold weather)
Eye protection 1 pair  
Non-cycling clothing
Sweat pants 1 pair for gym workouts
Athletic shorts 2 pair for gym workouts
Sweat shirt top 1 pair for gym workouts
Athletic shoes 1 pair for gym workouts
Athletic socks 6 pair  
Swim suit 1  
Hiking boots 1 pair If applicable
Winter hat 1 For hiking/skiing
Basic Equipment List
Complete bike 1  
Helmet 1  
Cycling shoes 1 or 2 pair  
Extra cleats and /or tow straps 1 pair  
Frame pump for bike 1  
Saddle bag for spare tube and tools 1  
Water bottle cages 2  
Water bottles 2  
Extra bicycle chains 3 to 6 (if supporting a team)  
Extra tires several  
Extra tubes several and some with extra long stems  
Extra sets gear and brake cables 2 sets each  
Extra sets of brake pads 2 sets of 4