Beginners questions

[Bobcat40]

Hello to all. I have'nt cycled for about 10 years but I have been thinking about doing it for the last year.i have just bought a bike,but before I go out on the road I will be asking for advice .ie if you are going on a run what essentials would you take with you ? Do you take a tool kit or a puncture repair kit . As you can tell I am a complete beginner so if these are daft questions please go easy on me. Thanks in advance.

 

[cardiac case]

Hi.
Not much more than a beginner myself, but I never go out without a drink, phone, tube, tyre lever, pump & multi tool.
In my case GTN spray is high on the list as well.
Paul G

 

[Cold]

I have a spare inner tube, multi tool, chain link,pump,two water bottles and my phone.

 

[raleighnut]

they,ve just about covered it.

 

[Bobcat40]

Hi.
Not much more than a beginner myself, but I never go out without a drink, phone, tube, tyre lever, pump & multi tool.
In my case GTN spray is high on the list as well.
Paul G

Thanks very much. I will get these bits when picking up my bike

 

[Bobcat40]

I have a spare inner tube, multi tool, chain link,pump,two water bottles and my phone.

Thanks

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and @Bobcat40

The above mentioned items should be plenty for starters. You won't want more gear until doing longer rides.

 

[Bobcat40]

Hi and @Bobcat40

The above mentioned items should be plenty for starters. You won't want more gear until doing longer rides.

Thanks. When I think of anything else I will be sure to ask.

 

[Markymark]

If you're organised practise taking off the tyre at home. Nothing like real world experience but sometimes having the first go in the dark in pouring rain can be difficult.

 

[Bryony]

 

[MikeW-71]

Hello to all. I have'nt cycled for about 10 years but I have been thinking about doing it for the last year.i have just bought a bike,but before I go out on the road I will be asking for advice .ie if you are going on a run what essentials would you take with you ? Do you take a tool kit or a puncture repair kit . As you can tell I am a complete beginner so if these are daft questions please go easy on me. Thanks in advance.

Welcome!

I'll always have (other than food and water):
Spare tube (or 2)
Puncture patches (just in case as they weigh nothing)
Multitool
Mini pump
Phone, debit card and £10 cash

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome @Bobcat40!
May I suggest you attend a couple of lead rides with Freewheel North to ease you back into cycling?
You can have a chat with their leaders about any concern you might have on venturing out yourself.
More details here.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

they,ve just about covered it.

Agreed. Also, don't be afraid to ask passing cyclists for a hand, if you get the dreaded p-thingy and are having trouble fixing it. Cyclists tend to be a fairly friendly lot (at least by comparison to motorists, anyway) . So, to these fora, @Bobcat40.

 

[Easytigers]

A pair of disposable gloves are useful if you dump the chain etc and they don't take up much space :-)