I dont understand some cyclist

[Katana]

As they say…fail to prepare is prepare to fail! I don’t carry full load of tools when I go out for a ride on a bike to deal with all sorts of eventualities but carry 2 spare tubes, puncture kit, pump and multitool. It’s a case of basic common sense but going by the saying…common sense is very uncommon😂

 

[Alex321]

I ride mostly in 80 - 90 degree temperatures most of the year with high humidity and I sweat copiously. So two water bottles one consumed every 16 - 20 miles with electrolytes is de rigueur. If I had space, I'd add another cage for another bottle. All my tools go in a saddle bag.
In must be nice to ride in cold wet conditions.

There are words I could use, but I'm not sure "nice" is one of them

 

[roubaixtuesday]

has anyone ever needed two water bottles ?

I always take two. If it's hot and you're in unfamiliar, hilly terrain it's the bare minimum IMO.

 

[Fastpedaller]

When I rode a 12 Hr time trial in real scorching conditions (before we had global warming ), I was getting through a large (700ml?) bottle every hour. Thankfully I wasn't carrying them all I didn't stop for a 'convenience break' either.

 

[Brandane]

must be nice to ride in cold wet conditions.

It's not.
It's the reason why I have been out for 2 rides in February, total distance 36 miles. And unlikely to increase any time soon.

 

[PaulSB]

has anyone ever needed two water bottles

Always, on every ride. I carry a 750ml electrolyte bottle and a 500ml plain water. The 500ml is because a second 750ml won't fit in my frame.
My minimum fluid intake is 500ml per hour but often higher. An ordinary 50/60 mile winter ride will be around 2000 - 2500ml, the same ride in summer would be 3000+ and long days 5000 - 6000ml.

Any less than the above would leave me dehydrated, potentially for 36 hours. My usual water intake on a non-cycling day is 2500 - 3000ml. The same applies, less and I get dehydrated.

 

[Dadam]

Contents of the tool bag (actually a 2 compartment pencil case)

That’s for commutes and shortish rides. For longer ones there’s enough room for another tube. Oh and I forgot the nitrile gloves that I usually take especially for commutes, to avoid getting fingers filthy.

The multi tool has a chain breaker and all the usual allen bolt sizes including 8mm for my Orbea Gain motor wheel nuts. The silver allen looking key is tamper proof torx for the locking skewer on the utility bike.

 

[blackrat]

It's not.
It's the reason why I have been out for 2 rides in February, total distance 36 miles. And unlikely to increase any time soon.

It was meant to be 'tongue in cheek'!

 

[blackrat]

Contents of the tool bag (actually a 2 compartment pencil case)

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That’s for commutes and shortish rides. For longer ones there’s enough room for another tube. Oh and I forgot the nitrile gloves that I usually take especially for commutes, to avoid getting fingers filthy.

The multi tool has a chain breaker and all the usual allen bolt sizes including 8mm for my Orbea Gain motor wheel nuts. The silver allen looking key is tamper proof torx for the locking skewer on the utility bike.

Can you show a larger pic of the tool with a chain break? Make as well?

 

[Dadam]

Can't take a photo at the minute as I'm in a teams meeting but it's this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075RQNTJ6

 

[blackrat]

Can't take a photo at the minute as I'm in a teams meeting but it's this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075RQNTJ6

Okay, super, thanks. Must get one.

 

[blackrat]

Found it at my local REI shop. https://www.rei.com/product/246651/blackburn-wayside-multi-tool

 

[mickle]

Coffee / water / whiskey

 

[roubaixtuesday]

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Coffee / water / whiskey

Water / Water / Water / Water / Water

You win.

 

[presta]

I used to carry three litres in cages on the bike, another litre in a Platypus bag in the pannier, and then stop for more on a hot day. I recall getting through three litres on a hot day walking the South West Way once, and still didn't pee all day.