List of biking essentials

Spring is here and not only are your muscles a little rusty, but so is your memory. Each year you forget some essential item for your bike ride until you get back in the routine. Here's a series of lists. Of course it depends where you're going & for how long, so I assembled a series of lists depending on the bike trail, the length of the bike ride, and your purpose for riding:

Must have every trip:

• bike
• helmet
• water
• sunscreen
• sun glasses

Strongly suggested most rides:

• snack
• emergency cash
• bike light (front & back) (required by law in some places)
• camera
• padded shorts
• bike repair kit
• spare tire or at least a patch kit
• pump
• cell phone
• GPS (might already be on your phone)

Remember I said you might have sort of a rusty memory this time of year? Well that applies to me also, so please let me know what I forgot.

List of biking essentials