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Cycling shorts |
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Tights or knee
warmers (to go over shorts, recommended for winter riding) |
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Arm warmers |
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Ear warmers, headband, or cap for under helmet |
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Vest/Jacket (warm jacket recommended for winter) |
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Undershirt (long sleeve undershirt recommended for winter) |
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Jersey (you might want a long sleeve jersey in the winter) |
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Booties (shoe/toe covers, recommended for winter riding) |
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Gloves (should be warm for winter, consider glove liners as
well) |
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Helmet (required on all rides) |
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Shoes |
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Handkerchief |
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Socks (wool recommended for winter) |
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Sunglasses |
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2 water bottles or
Camel Back Hydration System |
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Heart rate monitor (optional) |
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Chamois butter (aka
butt butter) |
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Electrolyte
supplements (Cytomax, Accelerade, NUUN, or Powdered Gatorade) |
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Power bars or gel
packs to eat while you ride |
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Food for after the ride (Recovery
Drinks) |
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Floor pump (if you have one - keep in car) |
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Spare tire (if you have one - keep in car) |
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2 spare tubes (in your bike pack, correct size and valve type) |
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Tool kit (multi
tool, tire irons, patch kit, CO2 and spoke wrench) |
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Cell phone (if you have one) |
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Towels (for after you ride - keep in car) |
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Clothes to change into after you ride |