What to carry on the bike

Every time I ride I carry the same items. Be it a 15mile bimble or a 120 mile day on the Lap of Anglia. These are my suggestions.

1. At least two inner tubes. If you use one then restock it from the support vehicles but please replace what you use.

2. A pump

3. At least one drink

4. Tyre levers, multi tool, spare chain quick link, old piece of rubber to use as tyre patch, Emergency haribo, electrical tape

5. Lights

6. Fully charged phone

7. A medium sized bandage. I have used these three times on other cyclists.

8. Money. Handy for bribing local law enforcement or just buying coffee and cake.

We need you to be as self sufficient as you would be on a club 100mile ride. Chances are you might not have a mobile signal so it’s always best to be as prepared as possible.