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Having the essentials will help you make the most of your ride (Pic: Media 24)
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Apart from your bike, shoes and helmet are the next essentials on the list (Pic: Media 24)
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A good waterproof jacket will keep you in comfort for longer should the weather turn (Pic: Media 24)
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ID, on-the-fly navigation, cash and a phone should get you out of any situation (Pic: Media 24)
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Fortunately having the essentials doesn’t mean you need to tow a tool box behind you (Pic: Media 24)
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Packing a musette with your ‘must have’ nutrition will form a good routine and keep the dreaded bonk at bay (Pic: Media 24)
With an abundance of kit, tools, spares and nutrition products available to help you maximise your enjoyment on the bike it’s sometimes easy to become overwhelmed by what you need and what could be considered a luxury item.
Being well prepared with the essentials and having kit that you can rely on will go a long way in ensuring that you have everything you need when faced with any eventuality out on the road, taking the stress out of the unknown and allowing you to make the most of your ride.
Here are our five tips to ensure you have everything you need in your sportive kit bag. Is there anything we’ve forgotten? Tell us in the forum.