Organising your own cycle - What you need to take

Please note this list should be used for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Pack appropriate kit for the weather, length of trip and any off road riding.

For your bike

Puncture repair kit
Spare inner tubes
Tyre levers
Tool kit (including allen keys, spanner and screwdriver)
Lubricant
Pump
Bike lights (with spare batteries)
Bike lock
Bell
Saddle bags

For you

Helmet
High visibility vest
Waterproofs - jacket and trousers
Padded cycling shorts/trousers
Waterproof day pack
2-litre hydration pack or water bottle
Cycling gloves
Small first aid kit (including painkillers, plasters, antiseptic wipes.)
Emergency food - jelly babies, mars bars, kendal mint cake, glucose tablets
Money
Sunblock
Lipbalm
Vaseline/ Talcum powder (for saddle sore)
Mobile phone for emergencies
Sunglasses
Small torch
Map and waterproof map carrier
Tissues or toilet paper
Whistle

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Contact the Events Team

If you are organising a cycle challenge for Alzheimer's Society, complete the online form and we will send you a fundraising pack. Alternatively call the Events Hotline 0870 417 0192

See video clip from Cycle Cuba

Find out what it is really like on one of our organised cycle challenges.

Alternative challenges

If you do not have time to organise your own cycle challenge why not take part in one of our organised cycle challenges like Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge?