What to bring

Things to think about bringing when riding.

Part of the fun of cycling is the self-reliance that it brings. You, the bike and the road ahead.

• Helmet. This is a mandatory requirement.
• Mobile phone with number registered with organisers HQ.
• Rain cape or jacket (just in case).
• Two large water bottles (filled!).
• Food (e.g figrolls, bars, bananas, fruitcake, sandwiches).
• Mini-pump (eg frame mounted).
• At least one spare tube (new, not patched), maybe two.
• Tyre levers.
• Tube patch kit.
• Money (for extra food, phone calls, spare parts).
• Rear red “flasher” light. Not mandatory but I usually ride with one year round.
• Common sense.

Possible extras:

• Basic tools (e.g. hex keys, small spanners and screwdrivers).