Editing Isabelle Dauby (section)

== Pre-trip preparation ==

=== To do list ===

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[http://mytouring.com/conf/200907_JFB_BagagesCyclotourisme.pdf Reference: french list of gear to bring on a bike]

[http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442631102&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302882220&bmUID=1263083739006 Trainer: Elite Fluid Alu A-Frame]

[http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/Compact_Handlebar_Bag Bag: Handle Bar]

=== Tools and parts ===

* Leatherman Juice S2 (pliers, scissors, slot & philips screwdrivers, etc)
* General jack knife
* Tire levers
* [[todo::Spare brake pads]]
* [[todo::Spare spokes]]
* [[todo::Brake cable]]
* [[todo::Duct tape]]
* [[todo::bike toolkit]]

=== Bike Computer ===

Garmin Edge 705
[http://garmin.blogs.com/files/edge_605_705_rebate.pdf Limited time $50 rebate for Garmin cycle computers/GPS]

[http://www.lbmaps.com/ Map tool: Garmin specific GPS maps for Baja($20)]

[http://www.bikeguardlocks.com/ Lock]

=== Racks ===
[http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/acLR/overview.asp?fl=1&site= Front Rack: AC Lowrider front rack]

[http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/sherpaR/overview.asp?fl=1&site= Back Rack: Sherpa rear rack]

=== Panniers ===

Andree:

* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617967&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&bmUID=1264482117979&bmLocale=fr_CA Front Pannier: 20 Litres, 1.1 Kg]
* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442618243&bmUID=1264480342356 Back Pannier: 40 Litres, 1.8 Kg]

David:

* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617970&bmUID=1264471092867 Front Pannier: 30 Litres, 1.4 Kg]
* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617969&bmUID=1264474503876 Back Pannier: 43 Litres, 1.6 Kg]

=== Tent ===

* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442628427&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302885936&bmUID=1264864530570&bmLocale=fr_CA MSR Hubba Hubba]
* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442505833&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302702925&bmUID=1264869415904&bmLocale=fr_CA Footprint sheet: MSR Hubba Hubba]
* 2 x silk (very lightweight) sheets

=== Tires ===

* [[todo::2 X Spare inner tubes]]
* [[todo::Spare folding tire]]

=== Bike boxing ===

* [http://members.shaw.ca/boxyourbike/ Box: box your bike]
* [http://www.rideyourbike.com/boxbike.html Box: how to box a bike]
* [http://www.explorebybike.com/theartofboxing Box: the art of boxing  bike]

=== Lights ===

* [http://niterider.com/bike.shtml front and rear]