Clothing and footwear for bikes

Australia is often hot but it can also be very cold and wet. On a bike you need to cater for these situations. Touring is no fun when you're cold and wet and you're much more likely to make mistakes. A good pair of biking gloves is essential as is an armored jacket. Bikescape have these items available when you collect your rental bike.

Leather trousers are useful if you are spending any length of time in the southern part of Australia as the weather can be variable especially if you climb in altitude. That means you'll need warm clothes too.

Bike boots are the most appropriate riding apparel, but when you're trying to save space and weight a good pair of walking boots will serve you on the bike and off it.