This post details some cycling day trips from Kenton, North West London. Let's start with a kit list which is fine for a day out or a 3-day micro tour: - Take a well-maintained bike - Wear light layers you can peel off and stow; arm warmers are an option for morning warmth that can be peeled off - Water; ideally you will be able to drink on the go to stay hydrated - Snacks; you need fuel and if in a group on a longer ride such as an audax you need to be able to eat on the go - Ability to recover from a puncture or two,... or three, and this means glue and patches - Suitable dry storage for kit - Cash and card - Phone and means of navigation - Power bank and/or means to charge your phone in a café - Means to deal with cold, heat, wet or sun as the weather dictates (cap, sun cream, spare dry gloves, waterproofs) - If there is an overnight or two then you really just need toothbrush, toothpaste, essential medication and whatever you deem essential. Train times, bike restriction...