Hi, Everyone, First post - Q on Navigation and essential; tools (also in Essex for routes)

[socksrolleddown]

Hi all.

Just got myself a Giant Defy Advanced 1 fo general fitness recreation . I am a recreational runner (51 yrs young) doing parkruns, 10ks and 10 miles and finding imapct on joints is taking toll so looking to mix in cycling for fitness.

I have a Garmin Fenix3 and HR monitor and iPhone , so I think thiswill record and log pretty much everything. Any good apps that would allow me to upload local routes for turn by turn on my phone? Only thing I think my watch wont record wil be cadence but tahts not essential.

Would would be essential though, puncture kit, inner tube, tools and lights? Any suggestions welcome.

I am in Brentwood, Essex

Cheers
Simon

 

[raleighnut]

Add a pump to that tool list.

 

[Racing roadkill]

https://www.relive.cc

Try this, it's superb.

 

[Big Dave laaa]

If you've not had a bike since you were a kid I'd also have a few goes taking tyres on and off. Saves a steep learning curve on the side of the road.

 

[Profpointy]

Add a pump to that tool list.

and tyre levers

Worth checking that your multi-tool / spanner does actually fit all the things you might need to twiddle.
A few cable ties and electrical taps is useful for lash ups like broken mudguard or pannier fitting

 

[Doobiesis]

A banana is essential!

Also, you can try Mapmyride. It's got an excellent search function, for local rides. You choose MTB or road bike.