Here it is the top five things to have either on your bike or on you when taking part in a vigorous event or even a simple bike ride. Get those bike pedals ready because here they come.
5.
Energy bar or energy gel.
These things are great for anytime before or after the events you take part in as they restore the essentials you have just lost or about to lose making you feel a lot better. You can even get gel that actually overtime helps support you when building up your muscles. The gel is great because you can use it on the go.
4. The bike helmet
Lets be honest if any proffesional went outside without one of these they would be setting a really bad example. Only really in the top five simply because it is simply vital to own one.Of course it cannot be forgotten just how many different helmets there are with some even made for hot or cold weather.
3.The small onboard computer
Having this is what really makes you a proffessonal cyclist in my opinion. These are so easily attached to the bike and can really help out during a training session.
- Current Speed
- Odometer
- Trip Distance
- Elapsed time
- 12/24hr clock
- Average Speed
- Pacer
- Maximum Speed
- Dual Wheel
- Temperature
- Cadence
2. Wheels
At number two simply because I love to change the wheels on my bike. There are thousands of designs to use ranging from the plain wheels that come with every bike or various other ones like zipp wheels.
1. At number one is the most important thing you need on a long riding trip. Its not exciting stuff and I haven't built up to it at all.
A simple water bottle comes in first simply because without it you would certainly not be able to carry out long stretches.
Well there you have it, the top five things to take with you and use when using a racing bike.
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