Comments on: Pre-Weekend Ride Prep

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:05:14 +0000

I always do a post-ride inspection of my bike/s before I put them away. That way if there is something that needs fixin’ I have the whole week to get it done before the actual ride. The morning of the ride I do a quick once-over before loading it on my rack including a quick spin up and down the block to make sure everything is in order.

I also wipe down the bike (I dont always wash the bike after a ride) with a wet rag after the ride. That gives me the chance to inspect the frame for any dings or cracks.

All my gear are usually together but I dont put them all in one bag or crate. You dont put all you eggs in one basket. A thief can easily pick up said gear bag and now ALL your riding gear is gone.

And Smokes right there is right. I always take a long good poop before I leave. I’d rather be late to the meet-up rather than having to go in the middle of the ride.

By: RL Policar

RL Policar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:51:20 +0000

Smokes,
Great tip on the dump. I gotta remember that I need to take one before hitting the trails.

By: Enhancement Smoker

Enhancement Smoker — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:43:29 +0000

10a. Give yourself time after your coffee for the morning “coffee dump”. Or bring toilet paper for the trailhead.

Kim, what do you use a lighter/matches for? Pre-ride smokes?

By: Wesley Castro

Wesley Castro — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:27:48 +0000

Bagel with almond butter is really good also before a ride a natural way to get extra energy is eating an apple.

By: johnny dow 2

johnny dow 2 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:58:37 +0000

try to eat before you ride, something small, boonanas are good, or a plain bagel.

By: Wesley Castro

Wesley Castro — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:54:56 +0000

I have to check my work schedule but is anyone riding Fontana on Sunday?

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:23:27 +0000

Don’t forget your Multi Tool and some tie wraps. They can fix just about anything on the trail! A nice gear duffle bag helps to keep all your gear in one place and is quick to grab on the way out the door! A small bag mixed with granola and dried fruit in your pack is good for those long rides. Last but not least make sure you have a lighter or matches in your pack…you never know!