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Helmet, Sunglasses, Gloves, Cycling Shoes
Lightweight, warm jacket
Water bottles or camelbak
Lights
Reflective cycling bib or vest
Saddle bags (light weight) for phone, ID, food, repair kit, spare tubes. camera, toilet paper
Chamois Cream a.k.a. Butt-Butter

Immense gratitude to these shops for their assistance during ARSA 2010:
Cajees Cycle Corner in Johannesburg
Xtreme Cycles in Klerksdorp
Alpha Beta Cycles in Kimberly
M.C. Ellis Cycle Shop in Beaufort West

Typical breakfast: Eggs, Meat, Tomatoes, Toast, Yogurt, Granola, Juice, Tea, Coffee

Fruits & Vegies in season: naartjie (native tangerine) & avocados (sometimes sold roadside), pears, bananas, papaya, kiwi (melons & berries are rarities in SA winter), tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, green beans, broccoli, carrots, sweet peppers

Commonly available: Deli meats, cheeses, breads, meat pasties, Biltong (meat jerky), dried fruits, nuts, cereal bars, juices, soda pops, sports drinks

Grocery Stores: Pick n Pay, Checkers, Spar, Woolworths Foods, Fruit & Veg City Stores

The list of overnight accomodations along the route will be provided before the trip begins.

Most found the accomodations en route comfortable during ARSA 2010. Clean bedding was always provided. Most places had heaters in the rooms (outside temperature some nights was freezing).

Vodacom is the cellular phone/data company with the best access across South Africa. Rental kiosks can be found in the airports. Phones and sim cards for computer internet access were invaluable during ARSA 2010. It is highly recommended that every participant have a phone.

In Case of Emergency, remember to bring ID & information including: Passport number, emergency home and in-country contact, medical conditions, medications, insurance

Safety In traffic
Common Code of Conduct aka Rules of the Road