| Mountain Bike |
Talk to others about what is best and why, perhaps plan on buying an initial bike to start out
and when you learn a little more you can upgrade your bike. You might give your old bike
to someone else just starting out. |
| Helmet |
Buy a quality helmet. |
| Cell phone |
Rember that cell phone service can be spotty |
| Cash/credit card/ID |
Take more cash than you think you will need |
| Hydration |
Pack more than you need, water bottles with cages work well. |
| Protective Eye wear |
Sunglasses or clear lenses |
| Gloves |
Weatherproof |
| Elbow pads |
They may seem a little too much, until you fall without them. |
| Shin guards |
Perfect for when the skids hit the fan. |
| Body protection |
Mountain bike body armour, designed to flex with your movement to protect you |
| Saddle bag |
You have to put everything somewhere. Maybe add a handlebar bag to. |
| Medical Kit |
Soon or later you or a friend will need one. |
| Emergency whistle |
The sound of a whistle carries a lot further than you can yell. |
| Mudguards |
Keeps you cleaner on a muddy trail, reduces the amount of trail dirt and stones too. |
| Repair Kit |
A 6" adjustable wrench is perfect for your repair kit |
| Spare Tubes |
Also be sure to have a patch kit. |
| Compact Pump |
Buy a quality pump that will last a lifetime. |
| Tire Levers |
Needed when you change a flat tire. |
| Pressure Gauge |
Proper inflation gives longer tire life. |
| CO2 inflator |
Have extra cartridges |
| Cycling multi-tool |
Crankbrothers M-17 Multi-Tool |
| Chain links |
Check with your bike shop on what replacement chain links to have on hand. |
| Lubricant |
Check with your bike shop on what to have on hand. |
| Chain tool |
These often come with the bike. |
| Spare spokes |
Minimum of 8 |
| Brake cables |
Check with your bike shop on what to have on hand. |
| Derailleur cables |
Check with your bike shop on what to have on hand. |
| Nuts and bolts |
An assorted variety of sizes can come in handy. |
| Duct tape |
Seems like anything can be patched together with duct tape. |
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Options That Are Nice To Have |
| Cameras |
A point of view camera can take home a lot of great memories. |
| Bike Lock |
Not everyone is as honest as you, lock it up. |
| Cycling GPS |
GPS computers are compact handlebar-mounted devices that feature GPS chips, Bluetooth, ANT+, WiFi and a host of other metrics ranging from speed, distance and power, to training stress score. |
| Trail Maps |
Invest in good mountain bike trail maps and guidebooks, they are great for planning your next ride. |
| Compass |
A clip-on compass for the handlebar can be simple or have features like a cyclgage and bike thermometer. |
| Wrist Altimeter |
Just a fun thing to have so you can check your elevation gain. |
| Headlight |
It gets dark a lot quicker than you think it will, and away form city lights it get real dark. |
| Taillight |
A real safety feature for your protection. |
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Clothing |
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Wicking jersey or top |
| Shorts |
Padded or tights |
| Footwear |
suited to bike's pedals |
| Cycling socks |
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| Rainwear |
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| wind jacket |
Stowaway |
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Insulation layer(s) for cool conditions |
| Arm/leg warmers |
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| bandana |
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Personal Items |
| Medical Info |
Have a list of your meds and an emergency contact card |
| Meds |
Carrying a couple days of meds including allergy and eye drops is always a good practice. |
| Sunscreen |
Most of us are not out in the sun enough to be tanned so protect yourself. |
| Lip Balm |
Cracked lips are not fun, protect yourself. |
| Chamois Cream |
Anti chafing cream works by creating a barrier between your skin and any areas that may chafe. |
| Insect Repellent |
Some times they can really be a challenge. |
| Bear Spray |
Bear spray and firearms are the last tools in your toolbox. They should not provide a false sense of security. Bear spray is a last resort, if you come across a bear, nake noise. Making noise on the trail can alert a bear to your presence before you have the chance to surprise it. Talk to your partners and occasionally sing loudly, yell "hello" or "whoop! whoop!" and clap your hands loudly to let any bears know you're coming or to try and scaree it away. Do NOT run or make any sudden movements. Bear spray is not meant to be worn; it’s an irritant. Only use your bear spray when the bear is charging or attacking you. When an aggressive charging bear is within 60 feet of you, this is the time to use it! |
| Towel |
Small, quick-dry towel (for cleanups) |
| Baby Wipes |
Great for clean-up, they are a wet wipe or a moist towelette, disposable & disinfecting. |
| Toilet Paper |
Travel packs can usually be found at your local supermarket. |
| Face Tissue |
Small packaged tissues are available in many sizes and forms. |
| Food & Drinks |
You'll be working harder than normal, feed your body. Performance drinks are nice. |
| Grocery Bags |
Emptey plastic grocery bags are great for "Pack It In - Pack It Out". Anything you bring onto the trail should go home with you. This includes packing out all trash, yours and others. Examples: cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and food. Be nice to mother nature. |
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