| There's a lot to think about when preparing for a long | | | | idea to bring at least one full water bottle. Any good |
| bike ride, especially when you normally just ride around | | | | ride will cause you to sweat a lot, and not replacing this |
| the block. The first thing to check is that your bike is in | | | | lost water is dangerous. Most bikes have one or two |
| good condition and maintenance. You don't want | | | | water bottle cages on the inside of the frame. Other |
| something to go wrong when you are far from home. | | | | people prefer a CamelBak or other hydration backup |
| Having a routine fix-up session and being competent | | | | where you can carry a large amount of water on |
| with basic bike maintenance can go a long way. You | | | | your back which is easily drinkable through a tube. It's |
| may also want to bring a patch kit and a bike bump: | | | | also a good idea to plan your route ahead of time. |
| The most common problem is that you will get a flat | | | | With the easy available of sites like Google Maps, |
| tire. If you have a patch kit (or a spare inner tube), you | | | | there's no excuse for biking into an area where you |
| can fix or change the tube on the road without causing | | | | may get lost. You may also want to keep in touch: |
| yourself too much inconvenience. | | | | This can mean bringing your phone in order to call and |
| It's also important to eat and drink right before ride as | | | | text with friends, but it can also be valuable if you need |
| well as during your ride. Don't forget to eat beforehand: | | | | to call for assistance. With the proper preparation, you |
| You will need the calories for energy. It's also a good | | | | can be assured of having a great ride! |