Mountain Biking Guide

When you make a decision to go mountain biking on a long days ride, there are a few things that you must take with you. Below, you may find the necessities that you should have with you.


1. Back pack - a camelback or mule is a brilliant idea here.
2. Water-resistant - the type that packs down minute is the best to have.
3. Water - you want at least two liters for a long ride.
4. Food - sandwiches and energy bars are the best to have with you to eat.
5. Pump - take a good one with you, as the little mini pumps are a waste of your time and money.
6. Tire levers if you want them.
7. 2 spare inner tubes.
8. A bit of medium emery paper about three inches long and an in. wide.
9. A cut up tube of Crest for pinch punctures or to use as a tire boot.
10. A carpet needle.
11. A card of linen thread to correct torn tires.
12. A good chain splitter.
13. At least 2 black pins. You must tape these to the interior lid of your puncture correct kit.
14. A group of allen wrenches. The penknife style is the best to get.
15. A tiny screwdriver.
16. A first aid kit that includes an elastic bandage.
17. A Spokey spoke key.
18. A felt tip pen which will show on inner tubes.
19. Some lunch and telephone money.

If you take the above with you, you shouldn't have any issues with long trail bicycle rides. Everything on the above list will serve a purpose, all you have got to do is give them an opportunity. If you have ever been mountain biking and ran into issues during the past, you need to know first hand just how crucial the correct supplies can essentially be.