When you're heading out on a ride you need to be "equipped." The safety of your equipment while riding comes in the reassurance of being able to fix a flat tire, make a phone call, or even knowing how far you've gone. Here's a list of things you might want to think about taking with you on you're next ride: first and foremost, your helmet (duh!) spare tire tube or a tire patch kit bike tire pump; compact, light-weight, clips on to your bike (this is your way home if you get a flat water bottle full of H2O (I'd suggest two) extra layer of clothing (for those days when you're just not sure) bike computer to record your mileage (great for scientific proof when boasting) $0.25 to make an unexpected phone call identification (doesn't have to be a wallet, just a slip of paper with your name phone number in the event that something might happen to you) snack; something energetic, high in carbos (for those really long rides)
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