Michael mostert Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Hi cycle world, I am not to sure what to pack to eat drink and equipment for a 60km ride,any suggestions, just the essentials
BenGraham Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Spare tube, bomb (2 is not a bad idea) and inflator thingy, tyre levers, multi tool, jelly babies or winegums, pvm bar/jungle oats bar and enough water, oh and game or some other energy drink is advisable to replace electrolytes. That's what I carry. Of course a lot of folks consider 60kms to be a short ride and thus will probably ditch the food, but everyone has a different definition of a long ride.
LeTurbo Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Bicycle, water bottle, spare tube, pump, multitool, tyre levers, cellphone, wallet. Really, there's not more you could possible need, that I can think of.
Malpiet Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Medical aid card above anything else goes first into the saddle bagbag along with A spare tube,few glue less patches (this is so that I don't have to give a tube away everytime I help someone out), levers,bomb with adaptor cycling top pocket: cellphone,some change (R50), banana and either small packet trail mix/ sunrise mix or droe wors on a 60km road ride I only use water
Guest DieBees Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Medical aid card above anything else goes first into the saddle bagbag along with A spare tube,few glue less patches (this is so that I don't have to give a tube away everytime I help someone out), levers,bomb with adaptor cycling top pocket: cellphone,some change (R50), banana and either small packet trail mix/ sunrise mix or droe wors on a 60km road ride I only use water+1
Berry Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 1lt water and enough money for 2lt beer afterwards
kosmonooit Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 Medical aid card above anything else goes first into the saddle bagbag along with A spare tube,few glue less patches (this is so that I don't have to give a tube away everytime I help someone out), levers,bomb with adaptor cycling top pocket: cellphone,some change (R50), banana and either small packet trail mix/ sunrise mix or droe wors on a 60km road ride I only use water Good point about the Medical Aid card, that is one thing I forget because my wallet is always on the heavy side (must be all that plastic) Must say I haven't had much luck with glueless patches, I pack a small puncture kit but you have to make sure the glue hasn't dried up. I also pack a few large cable ties, small roll of duct tape and a space blanket if am doing the forest / mountain ride. And always a first aid kit, with some decent anti-bacterial cream in case you cut yourself, or some other accident you chance upon. One bad infection is one too many. And some decent painkillers.
Slowbee Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 interesting that you guys take wallets along. Would it not be better to have a few ronds for a tea break along the way, and a few bob to pay someone to use their cell of make a landline call from a shop in the event of serious disaster. I also keep my medical details on a laminated card, and of course there is the ICE ID bracelet.
patches Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 60km... you're going to need some PMC to get through that.
Raggy Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 Bicycle, water bottle, spare tube, pump, multitool, tyre levers, cellphone, wallet. Really, there's not more you could possible need, that I can think of. Hard to do a 60km ride without that
hayleyearth Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 60km... you're going to need some PMC to get through that. I'll pack some PMC for you if you do 60km with me tomorrow....
DIPSLICK Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 ILL PACK A RIDING PARTNER WHO RIDES OFTEN, AS HE CAN SHOW YOU THE RIGHT WAY, 90% OF WHAT I HAVE LEARNT IS FROM FELLOW CYCLISTS WITH EXPERIENCEAND AS SAID ICE BRACLETR100MINIMAL ESSENTIAL TOOLSA BAR TO MUNCH (IF NEEDED)CELL
hayleyearth Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 Hi cycle world, I am not to sure what to pack to eat drink and equipment for a 60km ride,any suggestions, just the essentials For me it depends how long that 60km will take you. Some 60km's can take me 2h15min and for that I just take 1L water. I usually don't carry any tools or tubes or anything like that with me on my usualy rides, if it is unknown terrain I will take a tube and a co2 bomb or 2 with its adaptor and a multitool. I have an ICEID permanetly on my arm. I also carry my phone with me. For the 60km's that take me about 5hours (like the Baviaans challenge with 2800m accent), I will take 3Lwater, a banana, and a sandwich.
patches Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I'll pack some PMC for you if you do 60km with me tomorrow.... 60km... better make that 2!
rouxtjie Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 1.Water / juice2.Multitool with chain breaker / torx / allen / tyrelever / 3.Two bombs and adapter4.Snotplugs and snotplug tool5.Mini bottel of stans.6.100 bokke / debit card7.One sram quicklink8.Adapter to fill with air at petrol station(scews onto valve)9.Leatherman style PS10.Sense of humor. I dont carry a cellphone, naughty I know.
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