Welcome to the Packing Checklists hub here at Lanespotter. I’ve pieced together these guides over years of trial, error, forgotten snacks, and one time leaving home without the (never again).
Whether you’re cruising the city, riding gravel into nowhere, or flying halfway across the country with your bike in a box, I’ve got a checklist to help you roll out ready.
The only time you should be sweating on a ride is from the hills, not because you forgot to pack something important. – Tobias
Why You Need A Packing Checklist For Your Next Bike Adventure
Bike rides can go sideways fast if you forget even one critical thing. And let’s be honest, half of us will start throwing our gear into a bag 20 minutes before leaving. That’s where these checklists come in handy. They’re also packed with great suggestions that can be a life-saver on the road.
Each one is:
- Ride-type specific
- Built on real-world experience
- Free to download/print-out
- Packed with gear recs, great tips, and Tobias’ usual unsolicited wisdom
Tobias’ Bike Checklists – Built To Adventure Like A Pro
Click any checklist to view and download the full pack. Share with your ride buddies, your club, or your forgetful relative.
✔️ Commuters Checklist
No spandex required. Just the city, your bike, and the right gear for a stress-free cruise.
See the Bike Commuting Checklist
✔️ Gravel Day Trip Checklist
For when the pavement ends but the fun begins (and so does the tire pressure guessing).
See the Gravel Day Trip Checklist
✔️ Bikepacking Overnight Checklist
Minimalist or fully loaded, everything you need to know to pull off an overnighter!
See the Overnight Bikepacking Checklist
✔️ Multi-Day Touring Checklist
Built for those long-haul riders who treat panniers like luggage and rest stops like therapy.
See the Multi-Day Touring Checklist
✔️ Race / Event Day Checklist
Everything you need to roll up to the start line feeling dialed in, from safety pins to spare socks.
See the Race/Event Day Checklist
✔️ Winter Ride Checklist
Thinking about riding through slush, sleet, and frostbite on purpose? Mad respect. Here’s what you need to tackle your winter bike rides like a pro.
See the Winter Ride Bike Checklist
✔️ Travel + Flying With Your Bike Checklist
From TSA-friendly tools to bubble wrap tips. This one’s for those taking their bike on vacation.
See the Flying With Bike Checklist
Bonus: Get All the Checklists in One Click
Wanna skip the individual downloads and just grab the whole bundle?
👉 Get the entire bundle of biking checklists emailed to you at 0 cost (plus some extra gear tips over time):
Checklists like these are built by riders, not marketers. Sure we use affiliate links if we have something to recommend, but that’s only after testing things on our own bikes.
So dig in, download what you need, and hit us up if there’s a checklist we should add.
TL;DR
Don’t pack like a rookie. Use these checklists, avoid last-minute scrambles, and you’re all set to ride fully prepped.
Because nothing ruins a ride faster than forgetting your chamois cream.