Let's talk about lightweight cycle touring

[Gattonero]

As I've done a quick search and couldn't find a proper thread about.

I'm gearing up for the spring knocking at the door, hopefully starting next week.

Share your bike setup, packing list, journeys.

[Gattonero]

My idea a.t.m. is to avoid long journeys, concentrating on long weekends (2-3 nights out), using a road bike, and only two bags (handlebar and saddle) with a target weight of <20kg between bike and bags+equipment.
I'm also gathering the set of bags for off-road unsupported long rides, using an XC bike.

Both the options will include cooking, and all that is strictly necessary for camping with a minimum of decency and comforts: not planning to do like those "uber light guys" that won't carry a small bar of soap or toothpaste!

[Too Tall]

Calling DarrenCT and JustinB

[SteveP]

Years ago I toured for 6 weeks in England and ireland.
Light bags, stayed at b&bs.
Had a fantastic time.
No set rt or time.

Some days very short ...as in.
I thk I'll stay here. It's beautiful.

[Jonathan]

I went a week down the cape and through the islands with this set-up and could have gone much further with the occasional laundry. I'll have pics of my mtb with light bags in a week or so.

[Gattonero]

I went a week down the cape and through the islands with this set-up and could have gone much further with the occasional laundry. I'll have pics of my mtb with light bags in a week or so.

I'll have almost exactly the same setup: Carradice Camper behind the saddle, and a 9lt handlebar bag (a modified Carradice Junior).
Being careful with the packing, one can keep all the stuff for a long weekend and more; just not much space for the food, 1-2 days at most, but on the road is easy to plan the re-fuel stops