I plan on riding the GAP (Great Allegheny Passage) next week and was wondering what I should take with me, as in what kind of tools, food, and so on... Thank you.
2007-04-08 17:04:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Tube, patch kit, Specialized Tool kit(kinda like a Swiss army knife for bikes) CamelBak with water, and either some trail mix or a granola bar.
30 miles is not too far on road or off, so the ride will probably take 3-4 hours maybe less depending on how aggressive you are.
2007-04-09 08:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by novo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd bring a coule of key things. Of course, a cell phone is never a bad idea. Bring an extra tube, a pump, and some allen keys. Even if you do not personally know how to fix things, somebody will and having the tools is crucial. Don't forget to bring some food too. A lot of people focus on burning calories, but don't take into account the fact that the body needs fuel.
2007-04-09 02:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your bike is safety checked & tuned up, start hydrating 2 days ahead, eat a good dinner the eve before & a good breakfast that morning.
On-the-bike food options would be protein/carb bars like Cliff, fruit like a banana & apple, granola, oatmeal cookies, sandwich crackers. The rule is eat, drink & pee. Eat before you are hungry & drink before your thirsty. I always use a camelback for water. I drink more then when I just use bottles.
I also pack an ID & medical info, handwipes or purell, butt butt'r/glide or chammis cream & I wear sunscreen.
If you wear contacts bring a spare, mirror & eye drops.
Most important though is a helmet of course!
Have fun!
2007-04-09 04:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by Linda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're doing the whole 381 miles, you'll want a change of clothes and toiletries. And some cash for food / lodging. Maybe camping gear.
Here's a good site for resources:
www.crazyguyonabike.com
2007-04-09 07:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what they said and a light back pack and some band-aids and cream maybe a extra pair of socks and a windbreaker,chapstick,snacks,maybe some baby powdersunglassesand a extra pair of shorts and shirt
2007-04-08 18:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by ticktockgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take me......I will be your personal bike mechanic.
2007-04-09 15:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by D'Artagnan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air pump for wheel, Gatorade for beverage, mp3, cellphone, and of course
......................money!
2007-04-08 17:27:31 · answer #7 · answered by Henderson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋