cycling to tibet do you know what equipment to bring

Nowadays, more and more backpackers choose to cycle to Tibet, especially along National Highway 318 from Sichuan to Tibet. The scenery along the Sichuan-Tibet route is magnificent, with significant altitude differences, variable weather, and some sections with poor road conditions and many forks, making it easy to get lost.

If you want to cycle to Tibet, you must make thorough preparations. Here is a summary of the relevant aspects of cycling trips:

1. Bicycle Preparation

Cycling to Tibet involves a long journey with some sections having poor road conditions, so it is recommended to use a mountain bike costing over a thousand yuan, such as Giant, Merida Warrior, Duke, or Challenger. The specific model can be chosen according to your needs.

2. Repair Equipment and Spare Parts

Repair kit (including 4mm and 5mm hex wrenches, flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, tire repair tools, adjustable wrench), portable pump, bicycle 3-in-1 pannier (a personal backpack can also be tied to the rear rack, but it is inconvenient to access items).

Spare parts: brake cables and gear sets (essential) (including front and rear brake cables, front and rear gears), inner tubes, outer tires, 4 brake pads [V-brake system], 4 brake pads [disc brake system], several spare screws, spare wire (in case the screws do not fit), chain oil.

3. Cycling Gear

Sun hat, helmet (essential), multifunctional headscarf (essential, can be used as a face mask, dust mask, sun protection), long cycling gloves (windproof and waterproof), regular short cycling gloves, cycling raincoat and pants (moisture-proof, windproof downhill, good rain protection), cycling shoes (choose comfortable ones, liberation shoes are a good choice), sports cotton socks, long-sleeve T-shirt, sports shorts, sports short-sleeve shirt (mainly for rest, use long sleeves while cycling), cotton or down jacket (for cold mountain areas or nights, as a backup), sports long pants, cycling knee pads (for protection and windproofing).

4. Electronic Devices

Mobile phone, flashlight, charger, spare batteries, hairdryer (not essential, but can be used to dry clothes or other items on the road).

5. Toiletries

Towel, toothpaste and toothbrush, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, razor, knife, sanitary pads (if you've seen the movie 'Kora,' you'll know they are very useful). You can omit any of these items if you feel they are unnecessary.

6. Medicines and Food

Bring essential medicines; you don't need too many others:
Cold medicine, Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules, Zhenghonghua oil, diarrhea medicine, antibiotics.
Food: chocolate, compressed biscuits, pickled mustard (you can buy large pancakes in Tibet, and adding pickled mustard makes a delicious meal).

7. Documents, Cards, and Others

ID card, passport
Bank cards, preferably from Agricultural Bank of China and Postal Savings Bank of China.
Cash, bring plenty in case you can't find a bank on the road, and distribute it in different places, not all in one spot.
Notebook, pen, map, sewing kit, etc.

This cycling gear guide for Tibet provides a reference for all cycling enthusiasts. I hope you have a smooth and enjoyable journey to Tibet.

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