Audax rides

Here's what I would likely carry:

For LEL I'll be carrying:-

2 spare tubes
Puncture Repair Kit
Tyre boot
Spare folding tyre (GP 4 Season in 25mm, 23mm, same as fitted)
Tool kit

• multi-tool with screwdrivers, allen keys, etc
  * Leatherman Mini (mini pliers, knife and cutters)
  
• Zip ties (small and large)
  
• Insulating tape.
  
  • Spoke key
    
• Chain tool pared down to minimum (allen key from multi-tool will drive it)
  
• Spare links of chain + snap links
  Spare SPD cleats (been known to need them on a long ride!)
  Spare brake blocks
  Arm/Leg warmers (Endura Thermolite with roubaix backing)
  Skull cap (Endura Thermolite again) Would let hair grow long.
  Waterproof jacket (Gore Alp-X)
  Headtorch (useful for repairs in the dark and for reading routesheet/cycle computer/GPS)
  Drugs (Nurofen Express, generic Ibuprofen/cuprofen, pro-plus, immodium)
  Very basic First aid kit (plasters and anti-septic wipes)
  Baby wipes (keep arse area fresh and clean) Toilet paper though.
  Earplugs (for helping sleep at controls)
  Suncream (travel sized tube) Swarthy but would carry in drop bags.
  Sunglasses case (for the pair I'm not wearing, I wear glasses and have prescription sunglasses from Optilabs)
  Toothbrush and travel sized toothpaste Drop bags
  Two torq energy drink singles (ready sized portions) (emergency only)
  Four Torq energy gels with Guararananarana (emergency only)
  Space blanket (35g so why not) (emergency only, banned from use within controls due to the noise they make).
  Nuun hydration/electrolyte tablets to add to bidons of water
  Spare batteries for lights, GPS, headtorch Drop bags
  Smart Superflash rear light as a spare (normal rear light is a battery powered B&M D'Toplight on the rack)
  Front lights are two battery powered B&M Ixons (second one is a spare and for tricky descents at night).
  Battery pack thingy for charging phone (4 AA batteries and USB output). Phone off during most of daylight. Printed contact list.
  mp3 player with FM radio on it (for the dull bits) Don't like rading with headphones in and have excellent internal radio.
  Shoe covers to keep feet dry/warm
  Spare ultralight T and merino wool jersey.
  
  

About 6kg of stuff, including the rackpack itself. Not too bad.

In a Tri-bag just behind the stem I'll carry:-

• Brevet card
  
• Wallet
  
• Camera phone
  
• Bonk rations (flapjack)
  
  

Large assortment of stuff in drop bags and would be prepared to spend more rather than less on bag transports.