What to take for casual ride

[phil_hg_uk]

It is quite handy when you come across the poor unfortunates that dont take tools or spare tubes out with them I have rescued a few of those.

 

[Bigtwin]

It is quite handy when you come across the poor unfortunates that dont take tools or spare tubes out with them I have rescued a few of those.

Waterproof trousers???!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

For if it rains but like I say they are one of those items that are in there but when it rains I can never be bothered to actually wear them.

 

[drewla]

OK, thanks all -- very illuminating. Sounds like I need to wise up a bit. Time to research handlebar bag or similar. Another newbie question: is the spare tube just for situations when the tube is too badly damaged to repair conventionally, or is it to save time on the road so that a puncture can be repaired properly later?

 

[bigjim]

Quicker to insert new tube than mess around at the side of the road trying to repair one. A lot of people don't bother to repair tubes these days.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Cant be bothered repairing them I just replace them they cost next to nothing if you buy them in bulk anyway.

 

[marinyork]

OK, thanks all -- very illuminating. Sounds like I need to wise up a bit. Time to research handlebar bag or similar. Another newbie question: is the spare tube just for situations when the tube is too badly damaged to repair conventionally, or is it to save time on the road so that a puncture can be repaired properly later?

I was on top of the Snake Pass in 40mph winds, it was cold and sheets of rain the other night. The idea of cold fumbling fingers spending half an hour or so trying to fix a puncture is why it's a good idea to take a spare. The same applies in much tamer conditions.

 

[scots_lass]

Rollup waterproof jacket, phone, £10 note, water, choc biscuit, pen, small notebook. As I cycle not all that far from civilisation, the phone is to phone for a taxi (if I get a puncture) and the £10 is to pay for it to take me and my bike back to the car!

 

[youngoldbloke]

Tiny multi-tool, double ended screwdriver bit - phillips/straight, small Park Tool chain splitter, KMC link, tyre levers, kit for punctures, 2 spare tubes, mini pump, 8mm allen key, cleat covers and key in small under saddle bag. Hand-wipe in sachet, £20 note, £coins, phone, and A4 map printout/s as required, in jersey pockets. Bottle and water. If weather demands, I take an Altura Cropton wind/shower jacket which disappears into its own back pocket and becomes a small bum-bag. Thats it!

 

[Garz]

Rollup waterproof jacket, phone, £10 note, water, choc biscuit, pen, small notebook. As I cycle not all that far from civilisation, the phone is to phone for a taxi (if I get a puncture) and the £10 is to pay for it to take me and my bike back to the car!

You never explained what these are for?

 

[gavintc]

Very very little. A tube, some levers and a pump.

 

[dq1]

I take a tube, levers, pump, phone, keys (can't get back in the house without them) and water. If it rains hard I seek shelter.

 

[Riverman]

Has anyone suggested a television yet?

No offence but I can't believe someone mentioned a notebook. lol

 

[youngoldbloke]

Pen & notebook! How 20th century - whats wrong with a laptop?

 

[Banjo]

Pen & notebook! How 20th century - whats wrong with a laptop?

Or you could probably fit a portable generator and full size PC in one of those kiddies trailers.May just as well carry an electric kettle and all the coffee makings in there as well.It would be hard work pedalling but you would be popular at rest stops.