Fingers crossed, I’m hoping not to have to use either the two tubes that I’m bringing or the spare tire. But they’re there, in case I need them.

Multi-tool is a must, as is a bike pump, bike lock, and some chain lube. Here’s my detailed list:

• helmet
• bike shoes
• gloves
• three water bottles
• bike lock
• bike rope to secure the wheels and the seat, if I ever feel paranoid
• 2 spare tubes
• 1 spare tire
• mini pump
• tire gauge
• multi-tool
• tire levers
• rain cover for my Brooks saddle
• Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant
• Boeshield T-9 wax lube
• zip ties
• pedal wrench

Note: When weighing everything, I did not weigh the shoes, the helmet or the pedal wrench. I figured that since the shoes will me on my feet and helmet on my head, I won’t really consider those as cargo weight and the pedal wrench stays with the bike bag back in Havana for the duration of my trip.

Total weight: 7.6 lbs