So I have the bike, the helmet and the padded cycling shorts, can you ladies help me out with a list of other essentials?
So I have the bike, the helmet and the padded cycling shorts, can you ladies help me out with a list of other essentials?
lights if you are going to be riding at dawn, dusk or in the dark
Gloves. They will save your hands from vibration and blisters, and save your skin if you should fall.
Glasses. Polycarbonate sunglasses or biking glasses to protect your eyes from all the crud that's out there just waiting to jump into your eyes. Also keeps you from squinting into the wind. (Squinty watery eyes make it harder to see where you are going and what's in front of you.)
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Water bottle and holder for the bike.
Pump, inner tube.....check out some items here on TE by clicking on the blue "click to shop". Susan has many great items. Have fun.
Road ID (and/or other ID and emergency contact numbers)
$20 and a couple of quarters for emergencies
A insurance card(if you have one) with important #'s on it.
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