Road cyclists! I'm new to cycling. What do I need with me on a long bike ride?

Question

Do I need to carry with me tire levers and spare tubes, a hand pump, a tire repair kit or anything like that while on a long ride? I have a saddle bag to put gear in.

Answer 1

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The most important thing you can take is knowledge. How to fix the flat, what tools are needed, how long you can go without needing food and rest. Take water. What do you consider a long ride. 20, 30, 50, 100 miles? Know your limits. Don't bonk. I take water, a couple of bars, cell phone, wallet, and two tubes and the tools to change a flat. Two bars is not enough nutrition to go past 50 miles. If I do 60 or more I stop for lunch. Have fun.

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Asker's Comment:

Thanks guys! I've taken your suggestions and have the equipment and supplies I think I'll be needing on hand.

Answer 2

Add on a couple of water bottles and something to munch on.And you don't want to be 25 miles from home and have a flat tire with no means to fix it.

Answer 3

a multitool with allen wrenches, screwdrivers, spoke tool and a chain tool is good cheap small and light

water
food maybe
a spare spoke [store inside the seat tube]


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Answer 4

Water, food, puncture repair kit, first aid kit, spare lights, money, mobile,

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Own experience

Answer 5

Add a multi-tool, a spare quick link, cell phone, a few dollars, tail light (if you can't be back by dusk), and let some one know what your route will be.

Answer 6

I advise to talk to other bikers about it.

Answer 7

I always take my mobile, 2 inner tubes, tire levers, small multi-tool, pump, cash, ID, water and something to eat, just in case.

Answer 8

I recommend slime tire tubes
C02 tire inflater (miniture can)
Set of alan keys
and water

Also don't use a saddle bag try to get a camelback with pockets this way you will always have cold water and all your supplies with half the hauling weight.

Source(s):

Biking for years

Answer 9

Use a under saddle bag to store a patch kit, spare tube, tool kit with tire levers, your wallet, cell phone and keys. Get two water bottles and a frame pump that will mount under one of them. If you have a jersey with pockets use it to carry snacks or your wallet and keys.

Answer 10

I always carry a spare tube, patch kit, tire levers, an all in one tool thing and a pump even on short rides. I have a little pouch under the seat with all of that in it. I keep a few dollars stashed in there too.

I would suggest a few Clif bars, a couple of Gu packs and a couple of bottles of water. You may want to carry powered Gatorade as well to add to the water. not all of the water that you get along your route will taste good.

I like to bring dried fruit such as figs or apricots.

Answer 11

How long is long?

Many road cyclists are very concerned with aerodynamics and weight, therefore they carry only the most basic of accessories.

Personally I am a mountain biker and will not leave home without my camelbak and saddle bag. I have used EVERYTHING in it (first aid, tools, etc...)

However, road cyclists would probably stay more basic and compact. 1 Tube, tire lever (maybe 2), Mini Pump. The most common incident you will have is a flat tire.

Most jerseys have pockets in the back to hold bottle of water (unless you have a frame mount) and some incidentals. I also suggest buying a name tag (dog tag), just in case, god forbid, something happens.

Answer 12

Water bottles, basic survival gear ( if your riding on a remote trail), head and tail lights, spare tire tubes + pump, water/food, apropriate clothing.

Answer 13

Cell phone if you got one. Food water and a mini tool. Another tube might be helpful too.

Answer 14

Ditch the saddle bag!

On the back of cycling jersey's , you have 3 large pouches.

Pouch 1 - food ( energy bar, gu )
Pouch 2 - inner tube, co2, tire leavers
Pouch 3 - cell phone in plastic bag

Water or gatoraid goes in the bottle cage on the frame