TOP TIPS FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKERS
BAD BRAINS MBC RIDES ALL YEAR ROUND, IN ALL WEATHERS AND IN MANY DIFFERENT AREAS.
FOR US TO ENJOY OUR RIDING TO THE FULL WE ALWAYS ENSURE WE HAVE SUFFICIENT FOOD AND CLOTHING AND ENOUGH TOOLS AND SPARES TO TACKLE ANY CONDITION. BE IT A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE WEATHER
BELOW ARE SOME LISTS RECOMMENDING WHAT TO CARRY :-
TOOLS
pump tyre levers allen keys spanner chain tool multi-tool knife |
SPARES
inner tubes patch kit brake pads/blocks cables chain links tyre patch mech hanger bolts
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CLOTHES
helmet gloves decent footwear base layer fleece water/windproof top proper shorts/leggings warm hat
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FOOD energy bars plenty of fluids energy gel bananas healthy snack |
FIRST AID KIT
REMEMBER CONDITIONS CHANGE RAPIDLY IN THE HILLS (even in the summer) AND REPAIRS HAPPEN AT THE MOST INCONVEIENT TIME. BE PREPARED FOR ALL EVENTUALITIES-DONT RELY ON SOMEONE ELSE !
Any rider who turns up with insufficient kit/food/drink may be told not to ride.
(if you're new to mountain biking and are not confident how to perform trail side repairs , let one of the experienced riders know and we'll be more than happy to show you)
USEFUL TIPS:-
wrap some gaffer tape round your pump -1,000,000 uses
cut a 3" square section of old toothpaste tube to use a tyre repair patch
carry some zip ties and/or length of coated wire
mountain biking can be a potentially hazardous activity.ALL riders must wear a helmet and ride within their capabilities.Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.Bad Brains MBC cannot and will not be held responsible for any injury,damage,loss to any individual or thIrd party.