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Old 03-29-10 | 03:41 PM
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Hola Cuba

3 days till we leave for Cuba for a 30 day cycling tour

I've made a list of what to take, anything else? I know some stuff wont fit and will stay behind but here it is anyway.
We'll be staying in casas so don't need any camping stuff.

STUFF
• 2 knix
• 2 cycling jerseys
• 2 pairs socks
• Cycling shoes
• Water shoes
• Helmet
• Waterproof jacket
• Cycling gloves
• Sun glasses
• Zip off trousers
• Short sleeve shirt
• Underwear
• Bathers
• Wash kit (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, razor, soap etc.)
• Travel towel
• Fleece top
• Arm/Leg warmers
• Hat
• Snorkel mask flippers

BIKE SPARES ETC.
• Spare inner tubes
• Puncture repair kit
• Multi tool
• 15mm spanner
• Pump
• Lube
• Selection of cable ties
• Gear cable
• Brake cable
• Spare spokes
• Small selection of nuts and bolts
• Drinks bottles
• Bike locks
• Lights
• Shifter
• Leatherman knife
• Pocket knife
• Electrical tape
• Tyre levers
• Brake pads
• Computer
• Chain links
• Map case

OTHER STUFF
• Map
• Digital camera + memory cards and battery charger
• Sewing kit
• Passport
• Tourist visa
• Tickets etc.
• Travel insurance documents
• Credit cards
• Cash
• 1 First aid kit
• Emergency medication
• Sun block
• Insect repellant
• Clothes washing liquid
• Chamois cream
• Mobile phone with international sim
• Mozzie net
• Light ground sheet
• Spanish dictionary & verb book
• Guide books
• Kitchen sink
• MP3
• Sleeping bag (just in case)
• Bandana

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Old 03-29-10 | 04:18 PM
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If you haven't already done so, there are several biking Cuba journals at CG. I found this one particularly instructive about
the strange currency system.

.https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...ba&context=all
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Old 03-29-10 | 04:54 PM
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Cool thanks. Got the currency sussed...I think... Some great pics and stuff on that link :-)
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Old 03-29-10 | 06:08 PM
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I was going to say you forgot the kitchen sink, but you didn't. Looks like you have *it all*...worked out ^_^.
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Old 03-30-10 | 07:14 AM
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Your going to love the people there, especially once you get away from the touristy areas.

Have a great time.
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Old 03-30-10 | 11:58 PM
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The countdown continues, 2 more sleeps - woohoo!!!!
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Old 03-31-10 | 08:56 PM
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Bici que viaja Cuba trasera el 10 de mayo.
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Old 03-31-10 | 10:16 PM
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What country do you live in? I'm waiting for the US to ease travel restrictins to Cuba.
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Old 04-03-10 | 07:12 AM
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What country do you live in? I'm waiting for the US to ease travel restrictins to Cuba.
I meet many Americans in Cuba. They arrive usually through Canada or Mexico and the Cuban officials don't stamp American passports so there is no proof of entering or leaving. The Cubans are wonderful people.If you go takes lots of soap and toothpaste as there are shortages and they make great gifts.
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