Pre-tour test ride

[Janeyb]

IJust loaded up the bike to do a test ride before Way of the Roses in a couple of weeks. Felt really good. Ran smoother than anticipated. Tried a few small hills and felt stable out of saddle too. Good 30 miles at 13.5 mph average. Can't wait now.

However - I've sorted my packing but wonder if I've forgotten anything. If you spot any glaring omissions or have anything you would recommend taking then would be good to hear. It's a b n b tour.

Bike Glasses
Bike Mits & Light gloves
Bike Windproof Jacket
Bike Waterproof
Bib Shorts x1
Bib 3/4s x1
Bike Top x2
Sports Bra
Sports Socks x3
Cycling Shoes
Helmet
Buff x1

Bike Lights x1 set
Water bottle x2
Energy Snacks
Lock
Map
Mini First Aid Kit

Saddle Bag
Cable Ties
Duct Tape
Folding Tyre
Multi Tool & Inner Tube
Patch kit
Tyre Levera
Pump
Spare Spoke

Brush x1
Chamois Cream
Deodorant
Lush solid shampoo
Moisturiser
Sun Lotion
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Earplugs

Flat Sandals
Northface 3in1 convert trousers
Nightshirt
T-shirt x2
Underwear x4
Cash/credit card
Headphones
HRM
iPhone
iPhone Charger

 

[oldfatfool]

Camera

 

[Janeyb]

Using my iPhone camera as its all I ever use now. But thank you.

 

[Brains]

I'd forget the folding tyre, and swap one of the T-Shirts for a long sleeve shirt.
Add chain oil and keys for the lock
And if you have enough hair for a brush, then something to tie it back

 

[rollinstok]

Looks like you have planned the ride really well. Kit looks bob on.
Best of luck with the ride and let us know how you got on.
We have Hadrians Cycleway next month and Way of the Roses later in the year so your feedback with b&b's etc will be much appreciated
Do you have a barbag or some other quick release bag to store your valuables in ? Always keep these with you at cafe stops etc

 

[mcshroom]

Where's the cake on that list?

 

[HelenD123]

You're taking a spare spoke but nothing to fit it with. From experience you're most likely to break one on the drive side and you'll need a tool to remove the cassette. I have an NBT2 available from Spa Cycles and also a spoke key. TBH I don't think about broken spokes on very short tours. I also don't take a spare tyre. Hope you have a great time .

 

[BigonaBianchi]

personally i'd not be taking the sports bra...but that's just me....all sounds ok to me if you arent camping.

 

[ufkacbln]

I never carry a tyre. Most damage can be repaired adequately with a tyre boot until you reach a bike shop

Also I tend to look at the weather, but find that a waterproof jacket doubles as a windproof

 

[oldfatfool]

If your worried about breaking a spoke and don't want to bother with loads of equipment try an emergency spoke, http://www.emergency-spoke.co.uk