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4. Cycling JerseysIf you want to buy a cycling jersey, buy a cycling jersey. They can look cool, they hold some of your loose items effectively, and there?s even an Oberon Jersey, so they've got to be cool. That being said, people who did the first TransAm ride in 1976 were crossing the country in tank tops and cut-off jean shorts, so think about that before you think you really NEED a cycling jersey. You know what else keeps you cool while biking? No jersey.5. A Wealth of Knowledge of Bike RepairChances are you don?t know everything about repairing bikes. Neither do we. The best thing is to watch some free online tutorials on how to do some basic maintenance, or you can go to free classes at your local REI (if you have one). If you don?t have these options, then go to a local bike shop and just ask if they?ll show you how to repair a tire! That's not even a joke, you should really try it! 
7. A Full Kitchen?s Worth of Cooking SuppliesYou should keep it to your essentials when dealing with your food while touring. Your cooking pot can double as a bowl or supply holder, your plate can double as a cutting board, and a spork is both fun to say and easy to use! Just make sure that your knife NEVER doubles as your spoon -- soups are really hard to eat with a knife.8. Makeup/Blow Dryer/Vanity ItemsSeriously.9. A Solar ChargerSolar chargers are fun. They?re cool techie gadgets that charge your phone using the power of the sun! However, you will usually be able to find a power outlet no matter where you are. There may be some campsites or national parks that don?t have any outlets, but for the most part you will be able to find an outlet to plug your phone/mp3 player/tablet/computer into. Libraries, gas stations, post offices, and Yellowstone?s gift shop were all places we plugged in our phones and charged, while awkwardly standing near the counter making the clerk anxious. (Hint: The top plug in the outlets behind vending machines are almost always free and within reach for those who prefer 'stealth charging.')
10. Physical FitnessOur first day on tour we did 13 miles. 13. You don?t need to be in great physical shape to do a tour. You can do 10 miles a day. You can be 80+ years old. You can be a paraplegic. Over the duration of our trip we heard about all of these situations, and the underlying theme throughout is that mental toughness trumps physical fitness. Hills suck, this is true. The wind can be awful, without a doubt. But the best part is, none of these things will stop you. You will get stronger every day, and soon 30-40 miles becomes easy. Then 70-80 miles becomes easy. As long as you don?t lose it mentally, your body will follow. Just make sure you take breaks every now and then and give your legs a rest!Photos by Michelle Cassel and Ryan McAfee--Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/04/10-things-you-might-think-you-need-for.html
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