All that stuff I need to carry for a century?

JWSurrey

Another Topeak Aero-wedge user here - I've got the large size with the "garage door" flap that has a light bracket and waterproofed underside. The flap is also stiff enough to not deform when mounting a light.

Same sort of gear as everyone else - The whole lot goes in the saddlepack, unless I'm carrying my 5"x8" squashable Gore hi-viz. waterproof. Topeak's ally mini pump with cage-mount (remember to buy longer screws) works fine, though I have to wear my padded leather cycling gloves to get reasonable pressure.

I pack a VAR tool for doing the tyres, as I'm a wuss with tight beads, esp. when tired/cold/wet!

Electrolyte wise, I find it easier to carry Nuun tablets than a bag of powder.

chriswcp

Colin, I enjoyed reading your post, very interesting. I was being somewhat jovial in my original post, I do take the bare essentials but using the tactics I suggested and an understanding wife I could get away with just phone and money. I'm also very lucky to live in an area where finding nice 100 mile loops isn't a problem.

hevipedal

I use one of these
http://www.ortlieb.com/_prod.php?lang=en&produkt=saddlebag
whenyou want small it folds small, when you want big you just don't fold so much; It carries 1 mini pump, 2 inner tubes, 2 multi tools (one has a chain breaker the other has a knife and scissors) and I can fit arm warmers leg warmers and a light weight waterproof when needed.

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Aidocp

Used the Ortlieb saddlebag for the 1st time on the Edinburgh - St Andrews ride, its great for carrying things and certainly keeps them dry.

If I had a baby elephant, who would take it for walks?

cougie

You dont need that much for a century ride. Prob all fits in the three back pockets.
A spare tube is a much better bet than just a puncture repair kit though.

A small pack under the saddle is also a good idea. Did you have tyre levers on the list ?

road_addict

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by chrisw</i>


Always do 100 miles in a circuit with centre being your home.
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If I did a circuit as you describe I would have to fit a boat in my jersey pockets too!!! Not sure if that would hurt my kidneys more or less than a multitool if I crashed..?

ColinJ

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Blonde</i>

AFAIK I have never lost anything out of a jersey pocket...
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Somebody managed to lose a banana within 250 metres of the start on yesterday's Pain in the Pennines - that must be a record!

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