For those who have personal experience of packing the wrong way on a cycling trip, the advice given by cycling legend Gun Hägglund (1932-2011) in the printed matter "Signposted cycle paths in Sweden" (Cykelfrämjandet and Vägverket, 2009) feels more than convincing.
The first thing she says is that man should not pack in a large backpack because it gets shaky and hard. Anyone who has tried can certify that a heavy backpack is felt in the buttocks already after a few kilometers.
You who want to pack wisely for a bike trip use pannier. They can be waterproof (otherwise you have to put the clothes in plastic bags). You pack heavier in those who sit in front. You get room with two in front and two in the back. Small items in a possible bicycle basket in front, as little as possible on the package holder, and no overloaded bicycle cart. Then dad is happier when you arrive at today's goal, Gun Hägglund says!
She also advises writing down your own packing list that you can return to when it's time for your next bike trip. The beginner can put out what he had intended to take with him on the sofa, and then remove 50 percent…
Some of the things she thinks the cyclist should wear are: helmet, stopped cycling shorts, sweater with back pocket, lightweight windproof jacket, rainwear who breathes. She also recommends gloves so that you do not get abrasions in your hands.
When you arrive, Gun Hägglund thinks it's good to have one with you dry exchange, maybe light silk sheets, sweater to sleep in, towel and shoes to change to.
Her list of things that are good to take on the bike ride includes: map in plastic pocket, its base, coffee powder, detergent on bag, pump and other repair things, spare bicycle key (can be good if you store it in another place than the one you use), money, sunglasses and fickkniv.
Finally, to reconnect to the buttocks, Gun Hägglund also advises taking a few training rounds at home before setting off. That way, you train your buttocks muscles and avoid the soreness during your cycling trip.
Tips on Luggage Transport
You who want to avoid transporting your luggage yourself can use our service Bagagetransport.se. The service has been developed together with the transport company Jetpak and in short means that you can send your luggage in advance to your future accommodation, so that the bag arrives when you arrive. The luggage is picked up before 10:00 and delivered no later than 16:00 the same day. We think it is an affordable service that can elevate your cycling experience even higher, especially for you who are a little older or generally do not want heavy packing.
Here you will find the simple booking form which you fill in before transport. Hope you will be satisfied!