What you bring with you is dependent on how long you plan to ride, where you will ride and if you are riding with others. For instance, if you are riding your mountain bike in a rugged environment far away from the nearest community, you should bring more supplies than if you are doing a quick road ride through your town. Still, it is always better to bring too much than not enough. Don’t forget: a prepared rider rarely has problems!
Essentials:
- Water
- Nutrition
- Phone
- A Little Cash and Credit Card
- Identification
- Insurance Card
- Bike Light
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Extra Layers of Clothing
- Medications
- First Aid
- Wet Wipes
- Etc.
Repair Kit:
Must haves for any kind of ride!
- Spare Tube
- Patch Kit
- Tire Levers
- Multi-Tool
- CO2 Cartridges
- CO2 Valve
- Hand Pump
- Tire Boot
- Zip Ties and Duct Tape (Just in case!)
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