Fun Sustainable Transport
Ride Checklist
Going for a weekend ride ? What all do you need to keep in mind ?
- a good bicycle in working order. The ABC quick check method.
- puncture kit – tire levers, patches, rubber cement, mini pump and a small piece of waterproof sandpaper.
- spare tube
- Basic tools – allen keys, spanners if you need em.
- helmet is mandatory
- gloves – to prevent your palms from getting numb on long rides
- riding glasses
- clothing – bike shorts, full sleeve shirt
- basic first aid
If riding for an hour is fun, riding for 10 hours must be 10 times as much fun.
The crux of the issue is making sure the engine, your body, is properly fueled all the time. Carrying some energy drink and some quick energy food is a good idea. Dont carry too much, that too can spoil a ride.
Samim, a professional rider, swears by his home made energy drink which is pretty interesting. Mix a good dollop of honey, fresh lime juice and water. And your good to go. The honey gives you the carbs and the lime juice gives quite a few vitamins and essential salts.
What do you carry ?
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