What I Pack: Hayden Roulston

Hayden Roulston. Photo / Getty Images

Do you travel light or heavy?

Heavy - as I normally have to travel with my bike!

Cattle or first class?

Cargo but I prefer first.

I can't travel without...

My music.

What type of suitcase do you carry?

Hard case.

What's always in your hand luggage?

Flight socks and a packet of naturals (or two).

Are you a planner or last minute packer?

In my head a planner but more often than not a last minute stressed out packer.

What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?

I'd love to say an Olympic gold, but I'll stick with a silver and bronze.

Favourite or most exciting airport to land in?

Nothing beats flying into Christchurch because that's home. The best airport would have to be Singapore.

Best packing tip?

Travel light and plan.

Most memorable trip?

Travelling with the NZ track team is always fun. Not as fun as the cricket team though.

What do you do while on the plane?

I fly often but I'm not a big fan of it, funnily enough. Sleeping is what I try to do, and watching movies is always good too.

Cyclist Hayden Roulston is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist and an advocate for last month's Bike Wise Month.