What To Take On A 100km Ride – Cycling Tips

Knowing what – and how much – to take on a long ride can be a tricky buisness. We’ve taken the guess work out of it, and tell you what you need while traveling light.
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There are three essentials to cover: fluid, food, and tools.

We recommend, if possible, taking two bottles and filling up mid ride to make sure you are not burdened with unnecessary weight. Take one piece of food per hour, but you need to find out what works for you.

Finally, take two inner tubes, pump and a multi tool to cover the basic mechanical issues you might encounter. Remember though that nothing substitutes a well serviced bike before you set out.

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[Music] I like to travel light but I make sure I have what I need tools food and fluid are the three most important things to take on 100K ride if I’m on my own I take two tubes if I’m riding with a group I only take one as there’s normally one to borrow don’t forget your tire levers and a patch kit for if you’re having a really unlucky day a chain tool and Allen keys will cover the majority of on-road repairs choose a multi-tool that combines both there’s always a compromise to be made you can’t take a full tool kit with you obviously so you have to choose what to leave behind personally I’d rather cover the Basics and make sure my bike is in good shape before I set off which is the best thing you can do to avoid any mechanical problems mini pump which goes in the middle back pocket of my jersey food work on having one piece of food per hour a gel an energy bar banana whatever takes your fancy obviously if you need more food take more but this is a good general rule to start with I put food in my jerseys back pockets two bottles with energy powder this might be too much for some people but again start with it and you can always cut down I always plan my rise to include stopping for water on Route so if this is possible do it taking more than two bottles on a ride just weighs you down a windproof Gile or jacket in most climates it’s important to take an extra layer of clothing with you for if you get stuck at the roadside or the weather changes this goes in the middle back pocket phone great for safety but for the sake of your riding mates put it on silent money and credit card to get the coffees in buy an emergency can of Coke or to get you home if need be but what else do you take let us know in the comments section below you don’t want to get too hot obviously but they still increase Comfort hugely by taking moisture away from your skin and no Pro would be without one always look for jerseys with full length zips