Bicycle helmet, daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable athletic shoes, cycling shoes if needed, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, cycling jersey if needed, cycling gloves if needed, air pump, bike tools, sun and rain protection, food and drinking water, water bottle and compatible holder, first-aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, cell phone mount for the handlebars if needed, headlamp and reflectors if needed, maps