OK, we're in last minute packing mode for week long ride through the Dordogne http://www.experienceplus.com/tours/...y.html?tid=939, they provide the hybrid and the helmet. We leave Sept 15. I'm taking my shoes, but going with flat pedals, so far just have my one pr of my favorite REI shorts 'cause all the other shorts out there have waaaay too much padding. We're spending another wk in Paris. Would you take those liners that turn any pants into bike shorts? What would you take? We try to travel carry-on so it would be good if bike duds can do double duty as street clothes in Paris. What would I regret not bringing?

Your collective wisdom is so appreciated! We've only taken one bike tour before, and that was in Denmark where the bike did not fit at all but we had an incredible time anyway.