A Bike Pump

Nothing can bring your cycling holiday to a halt like a puncture. It’s always best to bring a pump just in case.

Inner Tubes

One or two inner tubes are a good idea too but maybe leave them at your chosen accomodation and take

Emergency Patches

These will fix up any puncture so you can carry on with your ride but they are more of a temporary fix so think about using that inner tube when you get back.

A Multi-Tool

Tools can be essential when something goes wrong but how can you ever know which tool to bring. There’s no telling what could go wrong (hopefully nothing) but a small multi-tool has a better chance of fixing the problem.

Layers

This depends on where you’re cycling, if it’s in Britain a lightweight waterproof jacket or a warm fleece may come in handy no matter how warm and sunny the day started out.

Phone

If something goes wrong and you can’t fix it, your phone could be your saviour so that you’re not stranded somewhere. It could also be a handy map or gps tracker to keep you on route. However, a lot of cycling routes in the country and forests don’t always receive signal. It could also be handy to take numbers such as: bike taxis, bike maintenance, your tour guide etc.

Map

As mentioned, phones aren’t always reliable and if you want to know where you are and where you’re going a map doesn’t rely on signal.

Water

When doing any type of physical activity it’s important to stay hydrated.

Snacks

Nothing can make you hungrier than a steep climb.  Pack some high energy snacks to keep you going.

Wallet

It’s always best to bring your money or card everywhere you go. You may need a taxi at the end of your route or you may fancy stopping off somewhere for a drink or meal.