Essentials for cycling

Posted on 13 九月, 2015 by sincerepig128

Essentials for cycling

Before you go cycling there’s a few things you need to buy besides a bike. Here’s a few essentials you should always take cycling on or off road. Think of this as your essential cycling checklist.

1 . Water – Water is essential for life on earth and you need it. Doctors advise you should drink 2 litres of water a day you will need more whilst cycling in the summer months. Make sure you have enough water! A good way to carry your water is in what is called a hydration pack, a hydration pack is like a rucksack with a rubber bladder that you fill with water, good because it allows you to drink as you cycle. Most hydration packs will enable you to carry your other essentials too.

2 . Pump and puncture repair kit, you don’t want to end up walking home so make sure you have a pump, puncture repair kit like “scabs", a spare inner tube might come in handy too. There are various types of pump available, some fit on the bike but these can get in the way when you pedal. The popular choice would be a small compact pump that fits in the hydration or back pack. Don’t forget tyre levers.

3. A helmet, helmets can help protect what is arguably the most important organ in your body – The Brain – You won’t get far with no Brain so make sure you have a suitable helmet.

4. Some warm clothing, weather can change so make sure you have something to keep you warm and dry. You need to look into buying some technical clothing that will wick sweat away from your skin. To start with make sure you are comfortable but not too hot, keep a fleece and waterproof jacket in your backpack.

5. Lights – You never know you might end up taking longer than you think, some lights on your bike could come in very handy and keep you safe.

6. A multi tool – A muti-purpose bike tool is a compact tool that will carry everything you need to fix your bike in an emergency. A good quality tool will have: 2, 2 . 5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10mm Allen key wrenches, box wrenches, mini pedal wrench, Phillips & flat screwdrivers, universal chaintool, spoke wrenches, tyre levers (x2), torx wrench for disc brakes. Plus knives etc .

7. Some cycling glasses, When choosing glasses for cycling you need to consider whether or not they offer any UV Protection, UV rays can still damage your eyes even when the sun is not out. Appropriate lenses that won’t shatter into your eye in the event of a crash. Interchangeable lenses can also come in handy so your eyes will be protected whatever the light conditions.

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