Quote Originally Posted by jobob View Post
I gather you never ride when it's chilly and you might need a vest or jacket. Or when it's blazing hot and sunny and you might need more sunscreen. Or where there might not be a 7-Eleven where you need it.

DH and I sometimes ride with folks who start out saying the same sort of thing. Sooner or later we'll hear something like: "Oh gee, I have no room left in my pockets for this vest, would you mind carrying it in your bag?" or "Mind if I use your pump?" or "Got a tube I can borrow?" or "Can I have a squirt of that sunscreen?".

We make lots of friends on rides like that. Part of why we tend to go out more on our own nowadays, taking care of the masses gets a bit old.

actually I have.

Being in Florida- I deal with the worst heat out there and in the winter it is cold enough for a jacket to start, but usually warms up- which is why, drum roll please... if the tempature is going to fluctuate from a colder temp to warmer- you can use a product like Leg Salsa- works amazing! no need for that extra layer.

If it is going to stay cold- then I will keep my jacket on. IF i need to take off arm or leg warmers or anything- it can fit into a pocket.

I also carry an inhalor, in the ziplock bag with my tube in my jersey pocket.

I spray on sunscreen before I leave- it is enough to last up to 4 hours- if not, get a new sunscreen

If I flat more then once then oh well, figure out how to get home- carrying more then one tube is overkill.

I also figure out my rides with hydration- if i need to carry a 3rd bottle in my jersey pocket, I do.

Unless you are riding more then 4 hours a few gels and a bar is all you should need, as long as you fueled properly before you left.