checklist collaboration

[LBmtb]

This is for the Dell's of the world.

Neccros recommended this thread - basically lets collaborate on a checklist for biking.

I was thinking of making checklists in categories such as epic rides, shuttles, average rides, road rides (), etc.

Here's my quick list of suggestions for an average ride (~2hrs)

• helmet
• bike clothing
• shoes
• gloves
• camelbak w/ water (I use my mule)
• 1 tube (some may opt for 2)
• mini-pump (or CO2 w/ catridges?)
• patch kit
• small multi tool with hex's
• 1 powerbar (or other energy bar of choice)
• optional: I carry a small first aid kit
• cell phone if you have one (might not get reception, but just in case)
• 40 oz malt liqour
• boom box w/subwoofer

That's all I could think of.

[~ Pakiha ~]

Great list! but you forgot
- Personal Identification
- Proof of Medical insurance

[TURNERob]

I always carry some Aleve/tylenol, nothing worse than a headache on a long ride. Also always carry some chapstick......and sunglasses are pretty important also

[Von-Diggity]

Instead of malt liqour, I bring a bottle of Boones Farm.

[jruiz]

Sun block
Bug spray
Toilet paper....just in case

[Steven Jackson]

a 40 of budweiser & hotwing flavored powerbar.

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

You forgot:

Pepper spray, pocketknife or survival knife just in case the animals want to get too close for comfort.

Carry 3 tubes, you never know, you might have to lend one out. I've seen too many pinch flats and broken valves after the first flat.

[ECOdork]

Originally Posted by stevenJACKSON

hotwing flavored powerbar.

Now that is some funny sh*t! And maybe not that bad of an idea . Surely it can't be any worse than some of those flavors that taste like cat crap...not that I make it a habit of going around tasting cat crap...

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by Epic_Mtn_Biker

You forgot:

Pepper spray, pocketknife or survival knife just in case the animals want to get too close for comfort.

Carry 3 tubes, you never know, you might have to lend one out. I've seen too many pinch flats and broken valves after the first flat.

There's this stuff called Stan's

[dstepper]

[quote=LBmtb]

• helmet
• bike clothing
• shoes
• gloves
• camelbak w/ water (I use my mule)
• 1 tube (some may opt for 2)
• mini-pump (or CO2 w/ catridges?)
• patch kit
• small multi tool with hex's
• 1 powerbar (or other energy bar of choice)
• optional: I carry a small first aid kit
• cell phone if you have one (might not get reception, but just in case)

All of that stuff plus a compass, flash light, bic lighter, space blanket, knife, extra chain links, duct tape, zip ties, cleat bolt and dollar bills to make a tire boot.

On longer rides, I also take a water filter and a shell with my leg and arm warmers. Maybe a little carbo foods, 3-4 packets of Ener'gen-C. And in areas I do not know well topo maps and GPS.

I normally ride alone and many times away from the beaten path.

[Von-Skipp]

Originally Posted by dstepper

All of that stuff plus a compass, flash light, bic lighter, space blanket, knife, extra chain links, duct tape, zip ties, cleat bolt and dollar bills to make a tire boot.

On longer rides, I also take a water filter and a shell with my leg and arm warmers. Maybe a little carbo foods, 3-4 packets of Ener'gen-C. And in areas I do not know well topo maps and GPS.

I normally ride alone and many times away from the beaten path.

Damn D, you planning on riding the continental divide!!

[CalEpic]

Don't forget your derailleur hanger and camera.

C

[Steven Jackson]

i forgot, i carry my loaded bazooka with 5 extra shells just in case I see a mt. lion on the loop.

[pshloss]

I carry a spare derailleur cable. Been on several rides where buddies had to abort due to snapped derailleur cable. Also a brake cable when I ride my bike with rim brakes. Might also want to carry a spare spoke (I tape it to my pump). But be sure to keep it compatible with new wheels when you change. I saw Endo Verendo carrying a product called Wound Wash that looked like a decent idea for more technical rides. I carry a foaming-type antiseptic from Band Aid that's seen some use (any time I ride with Armando it seems.... Another handy thing is small packaged wipes.

[Schecky]

Originally Posted by texlepomis

Now that is some funny sh*t! And maybe not that bad of an idea . Surely it can't be any worse than some of those flavors that taste like cat crap...not that I make it a habit of going around tasting cat crap...

It's going to sound a little strange, but I like to have a small unopened tube of crazy glue in a baggie for long epics.
It can be used for bike repair, but can also be used to close a cut after you use that foaming antiseptic.
Safe, non-toxic and durable. It can get you down the mountain.

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

Originally Posted by pshloss

I carry a foaming-type antiseptic from Band Aid that's seen some use (any time I ride with Armando it seems....) Another handy thing is small packaged wipes.

what can i say?

[RidetheRAAM4]

you know the first time i did the palm canyon ride, one of the guys had a camel back that weighed like 26 pounds....everytime we needed something he ended up having it in a multi tool....maybe i should find out what it was because when we finished the ride turns out he didn't have any small packaged wipes, but he did have a kitchen sink

[dstepper]

I don't worry about derailleur stuff, I mostly single speed, besides it is easy to turn a geared bike into a single speed after a mechanical.

Yes, sometimes a camera.

[ECOdork]

Nice artwork Schecky!!!

[Schecky]

Originally Posted by texlepomis

Nice artwork Schecky!!!

Thanks! Not my best work, just a little quick Friday night fun.