Some advice Please

WaterMonkey

Hello

I'm off to Coed Y Brenin in January for a weekend of riding... I'm not a riding newbie, but this is my first time going for a PROPER ride (serious trails!!)

Can I have some advice on what kit (other than my wheels, helmet, gloves and other standard kit) I will be likely to need to have a good, crazy but safe weekend?

WM

WaterMonkey

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Does anybody know something?????

sam1234

Just your usual stuff.

Spare tubes
Tool kit
Waterproof
Something warm
Water

The usual stuff you take when riding

WaterMonkey

oh.... right.... D'OH!

what about shin / knee guards? Would SPD's be alright or are flatty's better?

Thanks for the reply sam1234

jbford

Flats forever!!

If your thinkin of going for it and having fun on unfamiliar trails I'd say always wear arm and knee protection.

other than that the usual, if out for a full days XC ride I take:

First Aid pack
Waterproof(s)
Spare Base / Mid layer & socks
Trail tool
Inner tube
Puncture repair kit
Pump (Suspension as well)
Food/ Energy bars
Drinks
Torch and/or Bike Light
Zipties (always handy)
Spare brake lever
Good eyewear
Gloves
Money
Mobile Phone
Dog treats/ Food
Collapsable dog bowls
Doggie bags

I've probably missed something out! :shock: Never realised until I wrote it down how much I take.

WaterMonkey

:shock: Wow... That's more like it !!!

Thanks very much.... I best get down the shops !!

z000m

cat biscuits taste better than doggy treats

Chaka Ping

Don't skimp on grub, those hills can make you very hungry!

sam1234

I would say SPD's anyday the trails wont be that scary.

z000m

a swiss army knife i find is always handy

ribbit_rider

I did the MTB route at Coed y Brenin a couple of months back. I had only ridden offroad at Coed Llandegla three times prior, so it came as a bit of a shock to the system! I think the lists above pretty much cover what you need, but advice would be to pace yourself and take plenty of fluids and energy bars to get through the climbs!!! Some amazing downhill sections, but they were probably a bit too technical for me as a beginner at the time!! Crapped myself!! haha!!

warm18

one thing i'd recommend would be a quick release seat post clamp. when i went i didnt have one and when everyone else was putting there seat down in 5 seconds i was left behind slightly as i had to get my multi tool out of my bag change it then put it back k which takes about a minute. also i'd recommend shin knee protection, chocolate, cerial bars or energy bars.
have a good time. im very envious

p.s SPD's are the way forward

Happy Eater

Agree with JBford

Just remember a camelbak or simular to put it all in - leave the dog at home it will only get run over!

and pick up a trail map if you can.

oh and SPD all the way!

robbarker

One of those fold up foil "space" blankets is a useful addition to the wedge pack too - if one of your party does fall and break a leg it can take a long time for someone to ride back to the trailhead, contact he emrgency services and for them to then get to a casualty.

Sods law dictates that you will have the trail to yourself just when you need someone else there.

The outlying trails at Coed y Brenin are remote and (if I remember correctly) out of range of mobile phone signals.