| BIKES |
| MTB Bikes x 2 |
| Spare MTB Bike x 1 |
| Road bikes x 2 |
| Track bike*** x 1 |
| TYRES |
| MTB slicks x 4 |
| MTB low-mid |
| MTB high-mid |
| SPARES |
| MTB Inner tubes x 7 |
| Road innertubes x 5 |
| Puncture kit x 2 |
| Brake cables x 2 |
| Disk brake pads with fins x 12 |
| Road disk brake pads x 2 |
| Mid / low range spare MTB brake set x 1 |
| Mid / low range spare rear derailleur x 1 |
| Cheap gear lever x 1 |
| Spare gear cable x 1 |
| Cheap 29” rear wheel x 1 |
| Cheap 29” front wheel x 1 |
| Spare fork x 1 |
| Spare fork axle x 1 |
| Spare seat-post x 1 |
| Front MTB thru-axle x 3 |
| Spare MTB pedals* x 1 |
| Spare MTB chain x 1 |
| TOOLS |
| Pump x 1 |
| Pedal wrench x 1 |
| (mm) 4 x 2, 5 x 2, |
| 6 x 2, 8 x 1, 10 x 1 allen keys |
| Torq wrenches |
| Tyre levers x 2 |
| Spanners |
| Chain-breaker |
| Pliers x 1 |
| ACCESSORIES |
| Hydration backpacks x 2 |
| Portable pump x 1 |
| Headlamps x 2 |
| Water bottles x 2 |
| ELECTRONICS |
| iPhones x 2 |
| iPhone chargers x 3 |
| Mac Laptops x 2 |
| Old mac charger x 1 |
| New mac charger x 1 |
| Satellite phone* |
| Watches x 2 |
| Watch chargers x 2 |
| Garmin bike computers x 2 |
| Garmin chargers x 2 |
| Garmin navigation unit x 1 |
| Garmin MTB mount x 2 |
| Garmin road mount x 2 |
| Garmin nav mount x 1 |
| USB Plugs x 6 |
| 10 plug extension lead |
| Adapters x 4 |
| Earphones x 2 |
| Headphone chargers x 2 |
| Mobile Power Solutions – Diesel, Solar, and Car plug-in Generators (bring a few different) + Use town |
| PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT |
| Still camera* x 1 |
| Video camera x 1 |
| Macro lens x 1 |
| Standard lens x 1 |
| Zoom lens x 1 |
| Still camera batteries x 1 |
| Video camera batteries x 1 |
| Canon battery charger x 1 |
| Sony video charger x 1 |
| Gimble x 1 |
| GoPro x 2 |
| GoPro batteries x 5 |
| GoPro multi-charger x 1 |
| Go-Pro handlebar mount x 1 |
| Go-Pro chest mount x 1 |
| Gimble batteries x 1 |
| Gimble charger x 1 |
| SDXC Memory Card x 1 |
| Micro-SD Card 64gb x 2 |
| SD Card 128gb x 1 |
| External hard drive 2tb |
| Still camera carry vest |
| OPTICS |
| Glasses x 3 |
| Sunglasses* |
| Binoculars x 2 |
| MISC EQUIPMENT |
| Torches x 2 |
| Pen knives x 2 |
| Compass x 1 |
| Whistle x 2 |
| Books |
| Local currency |
| A5 papers |
| Protein bars |
| Electrolyte water pills |
| FIRST AID |
| Needles / syringes x |
| Plasters /bandages |
| Malaria medications |
| Antibiotics |
| Ibuprofen /paracetamol |
| Thermometer x 1 |
| Antiseptic |
| Anti-inflammatory |
| Doctors kit will inquire and expound on here – |
| CLOTHING |
| MTB |
| MTB Chamois x 4 |
| MTB Shorts x 4 |
| MTB Socks x 10 |
| MTB Jerseys x 8 |
| Shell jacket x 2 |
| MTB Shoes x 3 |
| BOA Kit x 3 |
| MTB Cleats x 4 |
| MTB Helmets x 2 |
| MTB Gloves x 3 |
| Caps x 3 |
| ROAD |
| Bib shorts x 4 |
| Jerseys x 4 |
| Road socks x 6 |
| Mitts |
| SPD Shoes x 3 |
| BOA Kit x 1 |
| SPD Cleats x 2 |
| Road Helmets x 2 |
| HIKING |
| Walking boots x 2 |
| Spare laces x 2 |
| Walking socks x 4 |
| Waterproof jackets x 2 |
| TAD Shorts x 4 |
| TAD T-shirts x 6 |
| Backpacks x 2 |
| Walking-sticks x 2 |
| Jungles hats x 2 |
| WATERSPORTS |
| Swimming costumes x 4 |
| Rash vests x 4 |
| Waterproof gloves x 2 |
| Wet boots x 2 |
| Masks x 2 |
| Fins x 2 |
| Wetsuits x 2 |
| Tanks |
| Dive computers x 2 |
| BCD, weights, regs etc… |
| Lifejackets x 2 |
| CASUAL CLOTHES |
| Shorts x 2 |
| Trousers x 6 |
| T-shirts x 3 |
| Shirts x 5 |
| Socks x 12 |
| Pants x 12 |
| Handkerchiefs x 4 |
| Jerseys x 2 |
| Jackets x 2 |
| Belts x 2 |
| Shoes x 2 |
| Sandals x 2 |
| TOILETRIES |
| Blister plasters x 2 |
| Toothpaste x 2 |
| Manual toothbrush x 4 |
| Shaving brush x 2 |
| Shaving razor x 2 |
| Spare blades x 1 |
| Soap x 4 |
| Shampoo x 3 |
| Nail clippers x 2 |
| Towels x 4 |
| Diprobase moist |
| Face moisturiser |
| General moisturiser |
| Tattoo moisturiser |
| Sun cream x 6 |
| Cyclists butter x 2 |
| Isoretinoin |
| Anti-mosquito spray |
| COVER / DOCUMENTATION |
| Passports x 2 |
| Copies of passports x 2 |
| Driving licenses x 2 |
| Diving licenses x 4 |
| Credit cards x 2 |
| Cash |
| Health insurance x 2* |
| Travel insurance x 2* |
| Yellow-fever vaccine card x 2 |
| Vaccines (LIST TO BE ADDED) |
| CLOTHING |
| MTB |
| MTB Chamois x 4 |
| MTB Shorts x 4 |
| MTB Socks x 10 |
| MTB Jerseys x 8 |
| Shell jacket x 2 |
| MTB Shoes x 3 |
| BOA Kit x 3 |
| MTB Cleats x 4 |
| MTB Helmets x 2 |
| MTB Gloves x 3 |
| Caps x 3 |
| ROAD |
| Bib shorts x 4 |
| Jerseys x 4 |
| Road socks x 6 |
| Mitts |
| SPD Shoes x 3 |
| BOA Kit x 1 |
| SPD Cleats x 2 |
| Road Helmets x 2 |
| HIKING |
| Walking boots x 2 |
| Spare laces x 2 |
| Walking socks x 4 |
| Waterproof jackets x 2 |
| TAD Shorts x 4 |
| TAD T-shirts x 6 |
| Backpacks x 2 |
| Walking-sticks x 2 |
| Jungles hats x 2 |
| LUGGAGE |
| Suitcases x TO SEE |
| MTB Bike boxes |
| Road bike boxes |
| Hand-luggage x 2 |
| Orukayaks x 4 |
| CAMPING |
| HIKING |
| Bivouac tents x 2 |
| Sleeping bags x 2 |
| Air mattresses x 2 |
| Platypus bottles x 4 |
| ACCOMODATION |
| Tents: It would be good to have separate tents, what sorts of tents will you have? ALL HAVE OWN TENT |
| Sleeping: We’re all for being as comfortable as possible, how do we achieve this? COMBO OF RAISED MATS AND GLAMPS |
| Washing: Keen to be able to wash off the grime of a day, what facilities will there be? CAMP SHOWER, RIVER, OR VILLAGE |
| Cooking: We have no allergies, what will the menu look like? MADAGASCAR HAS TERRIFIC FOOD, WE’LL MAX OUT LOCAL |
| Hotels etc: Which ones will we be staying at, and what if any choices do we need to make? BEST AVAILABLE (SOME WE KNOW, AND SOME DEPENDS ON WHERE WE STOP, AND OTHER PLACES WE CAMP.) |
| TEAM |
| As of April 15th, the team roster was: 2 x drivers, 2 x armed security, 1 doctor, 1 guide, 1 cook, 1 masseuse + me, dad and you (when you’re not Looning). We’ve also loosely discussed someone picking up along the way a bike mechanic, and possibly someone local with an interest in flora / fauna / culture / photography not to mention the diving / hiking / kayaking support teams; we’re assuming that some people may perform more than one role, any more detail or thinking you had on the team would be great to know 🙂 – CORRECT ON THE CREW ROSTER – WE SHALL PICK UP LOCAL ENTHUSIASTS, BIKERS, PARK GUIDES, LOCAL LEADERS, LOCAL TOUR TEAMS, BOTANISTS, SPECIALISTS PER INTEREST AS WE GO AS WELL, SOME PREARRANGED. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF OPPORTUNITY FOR SERENDIPITY HOWEVER OUR MAIN CREW WILL STAY THE SAME, ROTATING ONLY AROUND MASOALA TO MAROTANDRANO. |
| NOTES |
