Cycling Checklist

Things to take on your cycling trip

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, returning cyclist or complete novice – there’s nothing more annoying than finding you’ve forgotten something mid trip, so here’s a list to help you avoid this.

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Cycle Trip Checklist

Here is a checklist of items to take on your ride:

  1. Helmet
  2. Sun glasses
  3. Waterproof
  4. Cycling Gloves
  5. Water bottles
  6. Cash
  7. Food and snacks
  8. Mobile phone
  9. Pump
  10. Puncture repair kit

Homemade isotonic sports drink

You can easily make your own isotonic sports drinks for cycling. Here’s a few to try…

Sugar and glucose based version
60g glucose or sugar
1 litre water or low calorie squash
1/5th teaspoon of salt

Fruit juice and water
500ml of fruit juice
500ml of water
1/5th teaspoon salt

Fruit squash and water
200ml fruit squash
800ml water
1/5th teaspoon salt

Higher energy drink
100g glucose polymer (eg Maxim)
1 litre water
1/5th teaspoon salt
low calorie squash to taste