Just a couple of days before we go!

As most of you know, we leave for the Netherlands on Tuesday 02 September for our long-anticipated two-week (that's completely unheard-of for 2 work-a-holics like ourselves!) vacation. Diana and I thought that all of you following this little adventure might like to know what we're packing in our bicycle saddlebags, so here's Jonathan's packing list:

Bicycle Clothing
3 pr Pearl Izumi cycling bibs (http://www.pearlizumi.com/)
3 s/s Pearl Izumi jerseys (http://www.pearlizumi.com/)
5 pair Thor-lo socks (http://www.thorlo.com/)
Pearl Izumi Arm warmers (http://www.pearlizumi.com/)
Hincapie Sportswear Knee warmers (http://www.hincapie.com/)
2 pair cycling gloves
Full-fingered gloves
Patagonia Capilene 1 t-shirt (http://www.patagonia.com/)
Toe covers
Pearl Izumi Optik Vest
Mountain HardWear Butter Beanie (http://www.mountainhardwear.com/)
Marmot Rain shell (http://www.marmot.com/)

Technical Travel Clothing (Lightweight, Wicking, Fast-Drying stuff!)
Mountain HardWear Canyon shirt (http://www.mountainhardwear.com/)
Columbia Silver Ridge shirt (http://www.columbia.com/)
1 SmartWool Polo shirt (http://www.smartwool.com/)
4 short-sleeved synthetic t-shirts
1 pr Outdoor Research nylon shorts (http://www.outdoorresearch.com/)
1 pr Outdoor Research nylon pants (http://www.outdoorresearch.com/)
1 pr Royal Robbins convertible pants (http://www.royalrobbins.com/)
Patagonia Powerstretch Jacket (http://www.patagonia.com/)
Patagonia Baggies shorts (http://www.patagonia.com/)
Marmot PreCip Cap (http://www.marmot.com/)
6 pair Patagonia underwear (http://www.patagonia.com/)
Eyeglasses

Bicycle Gear
RudyProject "Rydon" Cycling Glasses (http://www.rudyproject.com/)
Timex Heart Rate Monitor (http://www.timex.com/)
Specialized Cyclometer (http://www.specialized.com/)
Specialized Bike Helmet (http://www.specialized.com/)
Pearl Izumi Cycling Shoes (http://www.pearlizumi.com/)
Tool Kit
2 extra tubes
1 extra tire (http://www.conti-online.com/)
Planet Bike Fenders (http://www.planetbike.com/)
Blackburn Rear Bike Racks (http://www.blackburndesign.com/)
Bells
PlanetBike Mini Bike Lights (http://www.planetbike.com/)
Long Bike Cable Lock
Energy Food & Drink
Baker’s Breakfast Cookies (http://www.bbcookies.com/)
CamelBak Elixir (http://www.camelbak.com/)
Hammer Heed (http://www.hammernutrition.com/)
Honey Stinger Gel (http://www.honeystinger.com/)
Hammer Bars (http://www.hammernutrition.com/)
Jelly Belly Sport Beans (http://www.sportbeans.com/)
Bike Pump
Water Bottles
Ortlieb Waterproof Saddlebags (http://www.ortliebusa.com/)
Ortlieb Waterproof Handlebar Bag (http://www.ortliebusa.com/)
Ortlieb Waterproof Underseat pouch (http://www.ortliebusa.com/)
Several extra nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc.

Other Items
SPOT GPS Tracking Device (http://www.findmespot.com/)
Earplugs
Telephone (courtesy of Heath Quinnelly at Sprint/Nextel) THANKS MAN!
Toiletries
Cameras & Waterproof cases
Small Compass
Emergency Whistle
Maps & guidebooks
iPod
Charging devices for everything
Several GraniteGear Drysacks (http://www.granitegear.com/)
Aloksaks for document protection (http://www.watchfuleyedesigns.com/)
Eagle Creek Security Travel Document Holders (http://www.eaglecreek.com/)
The North Face Spectrum 33 tent (http://www.thenorthface.com/)
Cocoon Air Pillow (the best we've ever seen!) (http://www.designsalt.com/)
Marmot Lightweight sleeping bag (http://www.marmot.com/)
Big Agnes Aircore sleeping pad (http://www.bigagnes.com/)
Silk Sleeping Bag Liner (http://www.designsalt.com/)
Emergency Blanket (http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/)
Epi-Pen

Obviously, Diana's list may look a bit different, but just realize that we'll be carrying everything we need for two weeks on our bikes. Since the country is quite windy and it rains more than 300 days-a-year, our outerwear will assuredly be put to good use.

Look for more updates in the next few days.