Most of the people I see out riding have TONS of stuff with them; too much stuff in fact. They have a big saddle bag full of tools, bits and bobs and their pockets are bulging with tire levers, tubes, clothing, pumps, keys, maybe a kitchen sink and a partridge in a pear tree. The point is, the average cyclist takes far too much equipment with them on a training ride.
It's time to scale back a little bit and start getting some of the clutter out of your pockets (and saddle bag.)
Paring down to what you can fit in your back pockets can be freeing and you'll never forget something if you pack it all in systematically. In this short video quick tip, I'll show you how easy packing your pockets can be and you'll see that you can pack everything you need into your jersey pockets with room to spare.
Things I carry every ride:
- Energy Gel Flask (In case I spectacularly detonate during a long ride)
- Tubular/tubeless tire sealant (switched to a Lezyne Pump and tube and patch kit if I'm running clinchers)
- Multi-Tool (with a chain breaker attached in case you need it)
- Keys (car keys or house keys)
- Cleat covers (they have to go somewhere)
- My “goodie bag” which has my ID, credit card, cash, a cheque, racing license (I carry a paper copy as well) and a Chap Stik
- iPhone
You've still got room to roll up a wind vest or jacket, stuff in arm or leg warmers or gloves or shove a spare bottle into your pocket. And you don't have to root through tons of stuff every time you stop and want to get your card out to pay for a cup of coffee.
Any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below and don't forget to share this video tip with your friends and help them out too.
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