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Track outside Florac (Stage 10) (Alan Sides)

Packing light takes thought and time. Once you have assembled your basic gear, lay it out, weigh each item, and constantly ask yourself if you really need this or that. Keep a washing kit as small as possible, with a lightweight travel towel and only enough soap, toothpaste and shampoo to last you the trip. Take lightweight clothes wherever possible (this need not be expensive – Lidl and Aldi stores sell good-quality cycle clothing at very reasonable prices). You will not need many changes of basic clothing, as clothes can be washed each day and, in the usual weather conditions of southern France, should be dry by the morning. Cycling shorts and a lightweight top will be the general order of the day, but do make sure that you have the right gear to cope with extremes of weather. Although generally warm and often hot during the summer months, it can get very cold on the high-level plateau of the Massif Central, even in summer, particularly when a strong wind is blowing, and storms can produce a deluge of rain. Don't forget cycling gloves and a firstaid kit, and remember to leave enough space in your luggage for some food. To reiterate: think light, think safe.