Holiday in Wales: Checklist

bbish007

About to go on my first MTB holiday for a week in Wales and trying to make sure I have got all the spares I think I might need for the trip.

So far I have the following.

Pads
Innertubes
Lube (wet and dry)
GT85
shock pump
glasses

I have changes of mtb clothes covered along with full wet gear if it does get nasty.

Can anyone suggest anything else?

Anonymous

bbish007 wrote:

I have changes of mtb clothes covered along with full wet gear WHEN it does get nasty.

Fixed it for you!
I always carry a mini chaintool, mini multitool, and a spoke tool too. As well as a puncture repair kit (1 spare tube + puncture repair kit has not let me down yet in years of riding)

welshkev

+1

i once got 4 punctures on 1 ride around afan!! i had a spare tube but without a puncture repair kit it wouldn't have been fun.

you got a bike lock to lock your bike up when you're not using it/at night?

Anonymous

I've never made it round Penmachno without a huge hissing puncture!

tylahsdad13

puncture kit is a must along with tubes been caught in afan a few times with flats.
snacks for the back pack aswell, plus multi tools and chain tools if you,ve got a spare tyre chuck that in the car aswell just in case and duck tape and cable ties lol.

where you planning on riding iv got 9 days off and doing the same??

wordnumb

+ Phrase book. They talk funny out that way.

And don't forget they drive on the other side of the road.

_jon_

I went to wales for a week at the end of March and tool literally everything (spare parts/tools/kitchen sink etc) just incase. I didn't use most of it (the bike didn't break or even get a puncture despite doing around 30 miles a day) but it was more for peice of mind than anything. One think I should have taken though is a first aid kit (recieved a nasty gash on my shin due to slipping off the peddle)

This is my day trip (normally to the Peak District) checklist-

Food / Drink
Banana
Packed Lunch
Lucozade Sport
Water in Hydration Pack

Garmin
Garmin Route
Printed Map
Compass
Batteries (charged)

TomTom
TomTom Route
Printed Map

Tools
Pump
Inner-Tube
Tyre Levers
Puncture Repair
Allen Keys
Chain Breaker

Clothing
Sun Glasses
Gloves
Helmet
Shoes
Rain Coat
Change of Clothes
Towel

Other
Camera (charged)
Sun Cream
Wallet
Phone
Netbook
Bite Cream
Insect Repellent
Lock
Petrol
First Aid Kit
Clean/check Bike
Car Park Money

Briggo

Just remember the bike.

angry_bird

Remeber your shoes, pretty stupid to get there and realise you have no shoes.

Anonymous

_Jon_ wrote:

This is my day trip (normally to the Peak District) checklist-

Food / Drink
Packed Lunch

Garmin
Garmin Route
Printed Map
Compass
Batteries (charged)

TomTom
TomTom Route
Printed Map

Clothing
Change of Clothes
Towel

Other
Sun Cream
Netbook
Bite Cream
Insect Repellent
Petrol
First Aid Kit
Clean/check Bike

Erm, I live IN wales, yet I don't have most of those things, and hardly ever carry the others. Am I fukked?

cooldad

_Jon_ wrote:

I went to wales for a week at the end of March and tool literally everything (spare parts/tools/kitchen sink etc) just incase. I didn't use most of it (the bike didn't break or even get a puncture despite doing around 30 miles a day) but it was more for peice of mind than anything. One think I should have taken though is a first aid kit (recieved a nasty gash on my shin due to slipping off the peddle)

This is my day trip (normally to the Peak District) checklist-

Food
Water
Tools
Clothing
Phone
Bike

Trimmed that down a bit for you

_jon_

I don't carry it all with me (just multitool, innertube, pump, patches, water, garmin) the rest stays in the car.

I do like to go prepared though

bartimaeus

... mates ...

Anonymous

I prefer durex, but there you go.

Deputy Dawg

I'd take a spare mech hanger too. They take up next to no space & it will make all the difference if you need it.

I also carry a selection of spare bolts (including spare cleat bolts) & few feet of gaffer tape just in case the worst should happen

welshkev

wordnumb wrote:

+ Phrase book. They talk funny out that way.

And don't forget they drive on the other side of the road.

i once told a mate who was coming to visit me from kent that he needed to show his passport at the severn bridge tolls to get into wales....and he did it

anjs

a couple of cable ties and a spare gear cable are always handy

dan shard

Dont forget your car...that would be a bad thing to forget

welshkev

dan shard wrote:

Dont forget your car...that would be a bad thing to forget

what if he was catching the train? you can't take a car on the train (unless it's the channel tunnel) but that doesn't go to wales

dan shard

welshkev wrote:

dan shard wrote:

Dont forget your car...that would be a bad thing to forget

what if he was catching the train? you can't take a car on the train (unless it's the channel tunnel) but that doesn't go to wales

good point, dont forget to take your train as well

shm_uk

Wales? ...

Waterproof socks
Waterproof gloves
Waterproof shorts
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof glasses
Waterproof shoes
Waterproof backpack
Waterproof pump
Waterproof inner tubes
Waterproof multi-tool
Waterproof chain splitter
Waterproof energy drink
Waterproof snacks
Waterproof waterproofs

NatoED

as a true welsh man I'd suggest a pair of Wellington boots two sizes to big and Velcro gloves.

Pirahna

Angry Bird wrote:

Remeber your shoes, pretty stupid to get there and realise you have no shoes.

I once drove from London to Lancaster for a road race, left my shoes at home.

Thewaylander

and remember we welsh don't like to shear our sheep oo soory share

rockrider1234

Deputy Dawg wrote:

I'd take a spare mech hanger too. They take up next to no space & it will make all the difference if you need it.

I also carry a selection of spare bolts (including spare cleat bolts) & few feet of gaffer tape just in case the worst should happen

Are mech hangers universal or do you need one specific to the model of bike or mech?

I assume we are talking about the rear derailler so if I have a Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage ... will I need a particular part?

Thanks

ed_arnold

_Jon_ wrote:

I don't carry it all with me (just multitool, innertube, pump, patches, water, garmin) the rest stays in the car.

I do like to go prepared though

I prefer durex, but there you go.

HAHAHA! Lmao.

fielonator

Definately a spare tyre. A friend needed one after 6 punctures at Brechfa. Luckily the chap on the bus cafe was happy to give him one in exchange for 45 quid. And some beer.

shx8000

From a previous post, it may be an idea to take something to remove sheep ticks. Either tool or lighter.
If you're camping, take a warm sleeping bag. As it was 20+ degrees last week, we just took a normal summer sleeping bag. C-Y-B get bloody cold at night. So much so tgat the condensation in our tent froze.
Zitronella candles and stuff to try to minmise the midges/mossies that want to eat you

fielonator

My brother forgot his sleeping bag last year. I only had a liner bag to give him. The news said it got down to minus 2 that night. For some reason he thought that taking his socks off would help. It didn't.

His riding the following day was rubbish. A good night's sleep is essential if you want to get the most out of your trip!

MarvintheAndroid

I keep a "standard" set of stuff in my Camelbak when I'm riding, especially riding alone or at night, it may help jog your memory :

Two inner tubes
Tube patches and repair kit
Tyre levers
Tyre patch kit
Multitool including spoke key + chain tool
Spare spoke nipples
Spare gear hanger
Spare chain link (removable link eg Wippermann or SRAM)
Long cable ties
Spare batteries as required
Basic first aid kit (large adhesive dressings + bandage)
Pump
Wet wipes for my specs (in small sachets)
Phone if I'm in an area with coverage (usually not)
Food if I'm out for the day
Hydration

Most of this can be made to fit into a very small space but they have got me out of trouble a number of times, either myself or others.

Finally, check your bike over and make sure your multitool can undo every bolt or nut.

Marv

MarvintheAndroid

Oh yes, one more thing - maps !

Marv