Preparation

Two days to go and as if getting to Cuba wasn't complicated enough Peter has elected to run the yanqui blockade by taking a suitcase full of bike parts and accessories for the guy from whom we hope to rent bikes. Peter had asked whether it was a good idea to bring some things as we heard they were sometimes hard to come by. In response we got a long shopping list which Peter has managed to buy, or in some cases beg off kindly bike shops or mates. The only remaining problem is weight - oh and maybe customs and airline security

Editors note: most of this lot - though kindly donated - will NOT be going to Cuba