- Location
- Glasgow
YesI'll be doing it in Scotland so I will have to be prepared for the worst
Ime (I have done 4 Scottish tours, no training apart from the commute and the odd social ride), take a little chain oil and a cloth, in case it's downpour after downpour.
Protect you top body with a decent waterproof jacket (I the like Altura Night Vision range), some waterproof head covering, I have got a lycra waterrepellent buff for the neck.
Let your legs get wet, take shorts but also a pair of longs in case the temperature drops.
Waterproof socks so it doesn't matter if your shoes get wet.
I take a pair of plastic sandals for the evening, and a pair of normal socks.
Marathon (Greenguard, Plus or Mondial) tyres.- not all the roads I will take when practicing and on touring are going to be paved
A multitool, a mini pump that works (practice at home), a roll of electrical tape, some cable ties.Actually, what would you add to the list?
Disposable gloves.
Chain tool and spare link, learn how to use them from You Tube.
Have good low gears on your bike