Prefer lip cream that contains 50+ sunscreen. All that's needed is a tiny tube of the stuff. Don't get SunScreen in eyes!

I'm afraid the Anglo references lost me ... "Sudo", "benny hat" ?
No clue. We have a great BUTT Creme product called A+D (for diaper rash).
Great for "Monkey Butt". (don't ask, it's horrible) Lots of cheap imitators of this one. The real thing "with Aloe" really works. Mom recommended.

I pack blue medical rubber gloves. Good for doing bike repair or to add a layer against rain or cold. Hat is A MUST, either for cold or Sun.

If riding Europe only, I'd say needs are relatively simple: AAA recovery insurance, several valid Credit Cards and a good Camera.

One thing most don't think of when going further afield are letters of recommendation. Not easy to get but if you can get them ... it's amazing the doors they can open and how they can make "problems" vanish.

Sometimes Ambassadors or Consul's will help ... or if you have connections at Home Office or Dept. of State (for USA) ... USE THEM!

You can get letters ... when you go in for a Visa ... just ASK. Worst they can say is NO. Works best for those either working in the region, businesses, or working with NGO as I was ... or have a really good charity project.

Sometimes NGO's themselves can be coerced into writing a letter. Just don't show it to enemy countries in midst of conflict area (so common in Africa).