Pre-Ride Checklist
Make Sure You Are Ready to Ride!
1. CHECK YOUR BIKE
- Check tire air pressure
- Examine tires for wear, tears and/or bubbles
- Spin your wheels to see if they're true or if there are any broken spokes
- Examine cables for rust/fraying
- Check brakes
- Check shifting
- Lubricate chain
- Check headset
- Check quick releases on wheels and seat
- Make sure you have:
- a spare tube
- Patch kit/tire levers
- Pump or CO2 cartridge(s)
- Tools (Allen Set, Screwdriver, Chaintool)
- Lock
- First Aid
2. RIDING GEAR
- Helmet (with straps properly adjusted)
- Glasses
- Jersey
- Gloves
- Shorts
- Socks
- Shoes (Check Cleats)
3. COLD WEATHER CHECK
- Head Cap
- Ear Protection
- Full Finger Gloves
- Windbreaker
- Thermal Jacket
- Tights
- Shoe Covers / Wool Socks
4. ADDITIONAL
- Water Bottles (1 for each hour)
- Energy Bars/Gels, Electrolyte Drink (if riding over an hour)
- Wallet, I.D., Credit Card
- Cell Phone
- Map of Area
- Note to a Responsible Person Outlining Ride
- House and Car Keys!!