Things To Take With
You On A Mountain Bike Ride
When you decide to go mountain biking on a long days
ride, there are several things that you should take
with you. Below, you'll find the essentials that
you should have with you.
1. Back Pack - A camelback or
mule is a good idea here.
2. Waterproof - The type that packs
down very small is
the best to have.
3. Water - You need at least 2 liters
for a long ride.
4. Food - Sandwiches and energy bars
are the best to
have with you to eat.
5. Pump - Take a good one with you,
as the small mini
pumps are a waste of time and money.
6. Tire Levers - If you need
them.
7. Inner Tubes - Two small inner
tubes.
8. Emery Paper - A piece of medium
emery paper about 3 inches long and an inch wide.
9. Crest Tube - A cut up tube of
Crest for pinch punctures or to use as a tire boot.
10. Carpet Needle.
11. Thread - A card of linen thread
to repair torn tires.
12. Chain Splitter - A good one
13. Black Pins - At least two black
pins. You should tape these to the inside lid of your
puncture repair kit.
14. Allen Wrenches - A set of allen
wrenches. The penknife style is the best to get.
15. Screwdriver - A small one.
16. First Aid Kit - One that
includes an elastic bandage.
17. Spokey Spoke Key.
18. Felt Tip Pen - One that will show
on inner tubes.
19. Cash - Some lunch and phone
money.
20. Electronics - A cell phone
for emergencies (if riding in the coverage area) and a GPS
locator for directions.
If you take the above with you, you should have no
problems with long mountain bike rides. Everything on
the above list will serve a purpose, all you have to do
is give them a chance. If you've ever been mountain
biking and ran into problems in the past, you should
know first hand just how important the proper supplies
can actually be.
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