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Check lists

Tool Kit
Helmet (Check condition for safety) Long Cycling Trousers / Tracksuit bottoms spare screw/bolts specific to your bike
Padded Cycling Shorts Cycling Gloves Brake cables/blocks
Lycra Cycling Top(s) High wicking under layers/ garments spare tyre + inner Tube
Phone Nos 
friends + emergency		 Waterproof / goretex-type Jacket pref. fluorescent L.E.D. High visibility Cycle Lights front / back
Mbl. phone + Top-up card Trainers / Boots / cycling shoes Allen Keys (4/5/6mm)
Wallet + money + Visa cards Underwear (+change of) Small spanners
Sun Lotion/Block (summer) Bum Bag for toolkit etc. chain oil / spray lubricant
Wash/shaving Kit Drinks bottle / Electrolyte mix Spoke Key
Toothbrushes/paste Towel + spare plastic bags Puncture Repair Kit
C.W.C.R. Guide / Maps / directions Survival Bag Pump (check fits your bikes' valves)
Waterproof Map Holder Firs Aid Kit Chain Link Extractor
Mobile phone + small change Paper tissues + wet wipes Panniers or Rucksac
Cotton Rich sox (min 2prs) Fleecy/warm breathable Top Small screwdrivers
Gel bike seat Sun Glasses Do not take too much - u r cycling!

 

MAINTENANCE of Your Bike

  • The Importance of a well-maintained Bike, before even contemplating a long-distance Ride, esp. one with off-road sections, cannot be emphasised enough!
     

  • If you are not "Mechanically-minded" make sure you get your bike checked over in good time before the Ride, at a reputable Bike Repair and Service Shop.

BRAKE CHECK

  • You should only be able to squeeze the brakes a centimetre or 2 before you feel a response. 
     

  • The braking should feel sharp and responsive, not dull and sluggish. 
     

  • Check condition of Brake Blocks for wear and check they are not sticking on and rubbing on the wheel rims.
     

  • Check that Cantilever braking system is lined up and not out of kilter and therefore sticking on.


BRAKE CABLES

  • Check for wear, fraying too slack or too tight.  If in doubt get professional advice and/or replace.

 

TYRES

  • Check they don't have any worn areas on tread or rim and the tread is adequate, esp. if you are planning
    a long ride (esp. our c.w.c.r.)

  •  Also, make sure you have the correct type of tyre and tread for the terrain you plan to cycle over.  i.e. if you are going off-road onto rough-stuff then Racing or Road Bike tyres will not be adequate.

     

  • Check manufacturers recommended pressure and inflate to this p.s.i. 

    • A rough guide is that you should only just be able to depress the tyre when fully inflated. 

    • Too hard and you will get a rough ride and the possibility of a blow out if the terrain is rough. 

    • Too soft and you will wear out the tyre more easily.

LUBRICATION

  • All parts of front and rear gear mechanisms, chain, brake lever pivots, front & rear brake pivots, entry and exit points off all cables.
     

  • KEEP AWAY FROM BRAKE BLOCKS!!
     

  • Check all screws and bolts are tight and gears are shifting over properly.

 

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