What is Kodiak |
1. Sturdy Bicycle – Hybrid or Mountain Bike. There are some rough spots on the C&O Canal towpath which may damage road/racing bikes. A bicycle which the rider can ride 30 miles in 4 hours is required. (BMX style bike are discouraged) 2. Comfortable, well ventilated bicycle helmet (required by law on National Park paths) 3. Tire patch kit & tire levers (both required) 4. Handlebar bell (required by law on National Park paths) 5. Reflectors or lights, front and back (required) 6. Bike rack over rear/front tire (recommended) 7. One spare tube (need to know tire size - recommended) 8. Hikers head lamp or bike headlight (recommended for tunnels) 9. Hydration Pack – 2 or 3 liters, with some room for tools and stuff [not too big or heavy!] (recommended – must have either hydration pack OR 2 water bottles see #9) 10. Bicycle Cage bottles – 1-2 Large ones (recommended) 11. Fingerless cycling gloves with padded palms (recommended) 12. Either-or: Padded cycling shorts OR a well padded bike seat or fitted padded cover for existing seat. (desirable) 13. BSA Cycling Merit Badge Booklet (If taking the Merit Badge - required) 14. BSA Scout Handbook (desirable) 15. Venturing Handbook (required for all Venturers) 16. Waterproof compression or stuff sack for sleeping bag (recommended) 17. Backpack – All personal gear must be in a backpack or back carried duffle bag (required) 18. Bike tools: small adjustable wrench, bicycle “multi-tool” (desirable) 19. Hand operated tire pump (need to know valve stem type for your bicycle) (required) 20. Small handlebar bag (desirable) 21. Synthetic cycling socks (3-6 pr) Note – this is NOT a packing list, merely a list of bike trek gear which is required, suggested, or desirable. |