I never go on a bike ride without...

my bike

I also carry a multi-tool in case I need to adjust anything mechanical, and a pump that doubles for the CO2 in case my cartridges are bad, or I have really really really bad luck. I also keep in my camelbak a small tube of sunscreen in case I forget to put it on and remember after I leave the house.

D'oh! I had Bike on the list, but figured that was too obvious so I removed it....

Same with shoes.

I was half way being a smart azz, but I've heard of people heading off on race morning without their bike.

Or they bring the bike but forget the front wheel,,  after taking it off to fit in the car

any more a cell phone is an emgergency kit... if you have someone to call.. 

I just have stuff to change the tube if needed, and a small multi tool in my wedge gizmo.. but it really depends on how far i'm going, how hot it is out,

My standard road kit that stays on the bike is:

Multi Tool
Co2 Inflator w/ spare Co2
Tire lever
Quick patch kit
Spare tube.

In my bento box or on my person

Phone
ID
Gels/GU (if a longer ride)
House Key
Drink of choice if it's a ride over an hour.
a $10 or $20 bill for emergency or drink on the road.  Or in the WORST case, to cover a hole in my tire.

If it's MTB ride, I also brink a small frame pump I have tucked into my Camelback.

Edited by Aikidoman 2009-08-25 4:02 PM

For training, I travel light. Just a cell phone in my jersey pocket.

For a sprint tri, nothing.

For Oly or HIM, small pouch under seat with tube w/valve extender attached, CO2, rim tool.

2 spare tubes
co2 inflator and spare cartridge
Tire levers
multitool

Road ID
Drivers license
$20
Cellphone
Cytomax
Gel (longer rides)

speaking from experience I presume? 

Cellphone - to call for help
Road ID - to identify the remains

and most training rides include some kind of liquid, tool kit in a saddle wedge, food, and a couple of dollars

Pam

A lofty and high minded goal!Seriously, I think it was covered. Pump (training, not for sprints)CO2 cartridgespare tubepatch kitID, phone, Cash (on training rides)Water/energy drink depending on lengthSunglasseshelmet

Phone
CO2/spare tube
water
Road ID dogtag

That's for a standard every day ride. Were I going longer (40-60+), I'd probably bring 2 tubes and a small pump as well (Or an extra CO2). Also a Gel and an extra piece of gum.

I have a small under the seat bag that holds my tube and CO2. If I am bringing a pump, I put it in my pocket. Phone goes in my pocket as well, along with the Gu, if I have one.

During a race, I do not carry a spare.

A Prayer....

The enthusiasm to get in a good ride and have fun doing it.

That, and a cell phone, as someone who has had two flats in one day, and on another ride was hit by a car.  I will never leave home without my cell phone in my jersey pocket. 

In my wedge pack I have:
Inflator, 2 cartridges
tube
multitool
zip-tie, rubber band for emergency repairs

In my bento box & pockets I have
Drivers license
Metro card (in case I need to take the Subway home)
Gel or something to eat
Cell phone
keys

A couple fingers worth of Aquaphor

Tube, multitool, wallet, phone, pump.

Food/drink appropriate for the length of ride.

I always carry a zip lock baggie in my jersey pocket or camelback with:
- Cell Phone
- Photo copies of my ID and Insurance cards
- Small fold up card with wisconsin DOT laws related to bicycles that way if I get in an argument with a motorist over being on the road, I can site the actual laws. I've only recently begun carrying this after a run in on a tri club ride.


On the road bike I have a seat bag with:
- Tube
- Glueless Patch Kit
- Park Tire boot
- 4,5,6mm allen wrenches
- Two tire levers
- 2 CO2 cartridges and adapter


I carry a camelback/backpack mountain biking rather then take unnecessary stuff out and lose it, I just carry my standard mtb kit all the time, which consists of:
- My Oh Sh*t bag
- Small First aid kit
- Emergency Blanket
- Small Mirror
- Strike on anything matches in a waterproof container
- Couple zip ties
- 1-3 Tubes depending on length of ride, usually 1
- Mini Pump with a bout 2 feet of duct tape wrapped around it
- Couple CO2 cartridges and adapter
- Strap from a tow clip
- Folding tool
- Spare sram quick links (8 and 9 speed so I have the right one no matter which bike I am riding)
- Spare food. Usually just a gel or two, but for epic MTB rides (over 6 hours) I carry about 2000 extra calories on top of what I anticipate needing.
- Spare derailleur hanger for the geared mountain bike
- In late spring or early fall I add an extra pair of gloves, arm and leg warmers, skull cap and a light weight shell if it's there is a chance or rain. In late, late fall I'll add an extra layer for the upper body.

It may seem like overkill, but mountain biking you can't just call and get picked up. It's either fix it, walk, or have to get rescued. I spent way to long in the boy scouts and had a chronic over packing problem even before that. On the other hand, I've never been stranded and I have had to use everything in my bag except the matches.



Edited by graceful_dave 2009-08-26 7:01 AM

Garmin 705
helmet
gloves
road or tri shoes
bike
Road ID-red wrist
1-2 water bottles

In my saddle bag:
$10-$20
copy of my drivers license
1-spare tube
1- mini tool
1- patch kit
2- tire irons
1- Schrader to presta adapter

In my bento box:
1 - chocolate Gu (rarely eat)
1- pomegranate Luna Moons (always eat)
iphone


Edited by losta 2009-08-26 7:15 AM