Written by Epic Cycles staff member and brand ambassador Molly Weaver.

In a couple of days I’ll be back in ultra mode, taking on 1600 kilometres of mountainous roads and light gravel trails through Scotland, England, and Wales. A UK ultra, even in summer, can be a tricky one to pack for. With anything from unexpected heatwaves, to hilltop storms, on the agenda, it’s a balancing act between going lightweight and preparing for the worst.

With that in mind, here’s the lowdown on what I’ll be taking with me on The Perfidious Albion 

Wearing from the start:

  • Fizik Vento Proxy Shoes
  • Albion Socks
  • Albion Shorts
  • Albion Traverse Jersey
  • Sports Bra
  • Sunglasses
  • Lazer Z1 KinetiCore Helmet
  • Undershirt

Extra Layers:

  • Albion All-Road Pertex Shield Rain jacket
  • Albion Gilet
  • Albion Merino Neck Warmer
  • Albion burner
  • Albion Merino Riding Hat
  • Arm warmers
  • Leg warmers
  • Spare socks – merino
  • Long fingered gloves

Electricals:

  • Phone
  • Headphones
  • Garmin Edge (+spare)
  • 2x rear lights
  • Fenix BC26R front rechargeable light
  • Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Helmet Light
  • Power bank (5000mah)
  • Charging cables (+spares)
  • Folding plug
  • Dynamo front light and USB charger box
  • Di2 charging cable

Tools and spares:

  • Inner tubes x2
  • Tyre levers
  • Dynaplug tubeless tool + spare plugs
  • Tyre boots
  • Patches
  • Valve/core
  • Multitool
  • Chain section
  • Chain links
  • Spare mech hanger
  • Chain lube
  • Pump
  • Zip ties
  • Gorilla tape
  • Spare cleat bolt
  • Spare brake pads

Sleep systems:

  • SOL bivvy
  • Albion Zoa (insulated) Jacket
  • Down Trousers

Toiletries:

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Anti diarrhoea tablets
  • Paracetamol
  • Antacids
  • ProPlus
  • Personal medication
  • Bog roll / tissues
  • Menstrual cup
  • Suntan lotion
  • Sanitising wipes
  • Dermol 500
  • Doublebase Emollient

Other:

  • Albion mountain pack
  • Apidura reflective vest
  • Lightweight bike lock
  • Wallet

Nutrition:

  • General ride food 
  • Electrolyte tabs
  • Chlorine Dioxide tablets

The race kicks off on Saturday at 9AM, and you can follow the dots here: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/the-perfidious-albion-2024