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@la_lanterne_rouge
thought l logged on to CTC for a sec! :)
packlists are dependant on the tour type as already mentioned. l would add, how optimistic you are feeling!
all good advice so far above. l like to travel light/fast/self-sufficiency. you can save space/weight in myriad ways, eg., dual-use items, no bulky electronics, why people take laptops or DSLRs with 3 lenses l shudder! l can't get going in the morning without a brew or 3 and rolling into a village to sample their local produce is one of the best parts of cycle touring. cold food, dehydrated meals and cous-cous only go so far. my favourite bit of kit is the wood stove.
my audax bike has 700x28 36spoke wheels, used for S24O's with just a saddlebag and bits strapped/stuffed onto rack/back pockets. 700x35 36h wheels loaded with carradice super C's + bar bag for 2weekers.
I've short toured most of UK, parts of France, would love to do a expedition tour in future, maybe trans-Americas, or silk road.