TRAIL DAY KIT
What to wear during rides
Helmet - half face or full face as preferred, must be well fitting for your safety.
Eye protection - Goggles or sunglasses as preferred
Gloves - Full finger for protection, winter gloves if cold weather.
Knee pads required - elbow pads and any other protection such as chest armour as you wish.
Riding jersey - Long sleeve preferred. Multiple jerseys are best for adjusting temperature.
Riding shorts or trousers - waterproof ones if you have for wet weather.
Base layer top - optional layer to regulate temperature, thermal long sleeve if cold weather
Base layer shorts - padded to be comfortable to wear for all day rides.
Base layer leggings - optional for really cold weather
Comfortable socks - dedicated bike socks or go wild with colourful odd socks - it’s your choice!
Mountain bike riding shoes - or flat sole trainers / outdoor shoes to grip on the pedals
What to take during rides
Riding backpack - large enough to hold the following items;
Waterproof jacket and fleece or hoodie - windproof fleece if possible.
Buff / neck warmer
Spare jersey and socks, plus spare gloves if you have
Waterproof dry bag or plastic bag - can store your spare kit and separate wet and dry items
Two Inner tubes - correct size for your wheels, or largest wheel if you have mixed wheel setup Spare mech hanger, spare chain link for your size of chain, spare brake pads to suit your brakes, Pump, multi-tool & tyre levers - and any specialist tools unique to your bike.
Personal first aid, personal medication: asthma inhaler, EpiPen if you have them
Sun cream - small bottle
Hydration pack or water bottle - please close the valve to avoid leaks when traveling
Snacks for a days riding - fruit, sweets, protein / energy bars etc
What to take for the journey
Backpack or small duffle bag to leave in the vehicle with the following;
Full change of comfortable clothes to change in to for traveling - we’ll get changed into comfortable clothes at the end of the ride.
Spare shoes and socks- no one wants to put on their riding shoes back on to travel!
Personal money in a wallet or contactless card / phone for shops if required
Travel sickness tablets if you use these for car travel
Analogue toy, game, book - for entertainment, between chatting about bikes of course!
Dry bag or plastic bag - keeps wet clothes separate from your kit
Towel - microfibre is recommended for quick drying and small pack size
Phone - we have Apple SharePlay so make sure you have the latest software on your phone!
Optional Extras
GoPro action type cameras - Spare battery, charger and space on the memory card.
Battery pack - for charging phones or cameras, and cables.
Sun glasses - so you look cool :)