1st Sponsor Cycle

Deep Thought

Hi

Am doing my 1st "Cycle" in a couple of weeks - Pieta House

I am only doing the 50KM route

They have a couple of feed stations, but am wondering what else should I bring with me?

I have a tool and Tyre levers

Should I bring spare tube?

Any other advice welcome

DT

Eponymous

For any spin you should always have a spare tube (or two), a pump or compressed gas, tyre levers and a multi-tool. You'll usually see cyclists with a little bag under their saddle or a container that looks like a water bottle in one of the holders.

If it's an organised event, there'll probably be assistance, but you should be reasonably self-sufficient when it comes to a puncture or mechanical.

In terms of other stuff, you should start with one full water bottle and refill it at one of the stops. That should be plenty for the route. A bag of jellies and a banana in your jersey pocket might be no harm in case the food at the stops isn't to your liking!

ED E

Co2 inflators are a must. None of this mini pump malarky. Protip: Practice at home with it, dont waste your only capsule on a roadside as you have never done it before.

Deep Thought

ED E wrote: »

Co2 inflators are a must. None of this mini pump malarky. Protip: Practice at home with it, dont waste your only capsule on a roadside as you have never done it before.

am going to get a Co2 inflator

Eponymous

Deep Thought wrote: »

am going to get a Co2 inflator

Make sure you have a little neoprene sleeve or grip for it! The capsules get REALLY cold and your skin can stick to them!

07Lapierre

ED E wrote: »

Co2 inflators are a must. None of this mini pump malarky. Protip: Practice at home with it, dont waste your only capsule on a roadside as you have never done it before.

Disagree with this. ALWAYS use a mini pump to inflate the tube first. Just one or two "Pumps" to get the tube into the correct shape. Only use the Co2 inflater to get it up to pressure.

if you fit a tube and inflate using the Co2 inflater only, you run the risk of blowing the tube (if the tube is trapped between the rim and tyre).

Weepsie

Just get a combo mini pump Co2 inflater. Tis what I have. The minipump is good enough on it's own to get me out of a bind a lot of the time.

Deep Thought

ok..so prob best to start wit the pump and maybe look at c02 Later

Mercian Pro

Can only see one advantage and plenty of disadvantages with CO2 inflators. Get a decent mini-pump and it should last you for years.
I presume you already have a helmet, cycling shorts, a jersey and lightweight rain jacket. How about cycle shoes and matching pedals?

ED E

07Lapierre wrote: »

Disagree with this. ALWAYS use a mini pump to inflate the tube first. Just one or two "Pumps" to get the tube into the correct shape. Only use the Co2 inflater to get it up to pressure.

if you fit a tube and inflate using the Co2 inflater only, you run the risk of blowing the tube (if the tube is trapped between the rim and tyre).

You can do that with your gob

Wishbone Ash

ED E wrote: »

Co2 inflators are a must. None of this mini pump malarky....

Mini pump is a must. None of this CO2 malarky!

07Lapierre

ED E wrote: »

You can do that with your gob

There are lots of things you can do with your Gob! doesn't mean you should or have to.

Deep Thought

07Lapierre wrote: »

There are lots of things you can do with your Gob! doesn't mean you should or have to.

is that a kind of induction thingy...:eek: