About to try my first longer distance ride, most of them have been sub 40 mile bimbles around where I live, but I fancy doing a longer ride tomorrow. Going to head from the wirral down to Moel Famau in North Wales, mostly cycle routed from where I am which is nice.
Just doing a mental checklist of stuff, possibly over thinking it, but as I am riding alone, thought it worth checking here just in case any one has any suggestions.
Just done a bike service, checked the obvious, and packed my rucksack with patch kits, tools (multi tool and chain tool) are all packed, as are a water proof rain jacket. Power pack for phone in case it runs out packed as well. Wallet plus money are all packed.
Just baked some flapjacks (raisin and apricot, mmmm) and going to take two bottles (650 and 750) with water and/or some electrolyte drink of some sort, plus some sandwiches.
I've planned the route, and I know where there are some shops I can pop into to get extra water etc.
Anything I'm missing?
Just doing a mental checklist of stuff, possibly over thinking it, but as I am riding alone, thought it worth checking here just in case any one has any suggestions.
Just done a bike service, checked the obvious, and packed my rucksack with patch kits, tools (multi tool and chain tool) are all packed, as are a water proof rain jacket. Power pack for phone in case it runs out packed as well. Wallet plus money are all packed.
Just baked some flapjacks (raisin and apricot, mmmm) and going to take two bottles (650 and 750) with water and/or some electrolyte drink of some sort, plus some sandwiches.
I've planned the route, and I know where there are some shops I can pop into to get extra water etc.
Anything I'm missing?