 | Planet Bike Blinky Super Flash 1/2-Watt Blaze LED Plus 2 eXtreme LED Rear Bicycle Light Buy new: $23.57 Superb rear light, best I have found. I use it during the day as the strobe is really visible from a far distance. Incredibly effective in alerting cars coming up on you that you are in the road - catches the attention of the most distracted driver. Beats being run over. And be sure to visit www.roadid.com to get a Road ID identification bracelet - truly a lifesaver. |
 | Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount Buy new: $27.99 Bright front flashing light. Effective in catching the attention of oncoming cars so they don't make a left turn across your path. Also a great backup when you get caught out at dusk after a long ride (with a couple of flats or too many hills). Excellent safety accessory. A little heavier, but battery life excellent and brightness surpasses all the others. |
 | Chamois Butt'r 8-Ounce Skin Lubricant Buy new: $11.79 Indispensable. Apply to the chamois area of your shorts before a ride and life is good. |
 | Topeak Aero Wedge Pack with Buckle (Medium) Buy new: $16.80 / Used from: $9.95 Excellent wedge pack for tubes, tools. The medium size is good for a couple of tubes and a couple of CO2's, not much more. See the large size below as an alternative. |
 | Topeak Aero Wedge Pack with Velcro (Large) Buy new: $19.56 / Used from: $16.99 This large size is the wedge pack to get if you want to hold more stuff. I use this one, holds a small pump, tools, spares, CO2's. My wife uses the medium as she needs less room. |
 | FuelBelt FuelBox Buy new: $8.83 - $16.91 Perfect for keeping your mobile phone, money, keys in easy reach and separate from tubes/tools. How many times did my phone fall out when I pulled out a tool before I went with this. Don't be thrown off by the green in the picture, comes in lots of colors including black. Hint: put a double layer of bubble wrap in the bottom of the Fuel Belt to keep your phone from bouncing on your top tube. |
 | Castelli Pro Glove Buy new: $34.95 - $39.95 Excellent padded gel gloves with pull rings for easy removal. Breathe really well, cool. |
 | Sugoi RS Full Glove Buy new: $49.98 Great full gloves for early/late season riding, keeps your fingers from freezing! |
 | CamelBak Podium Bottle Buy new: $4.50 - $14.99 Great Water Bottle. Go for the 24 oz. |
 | CamelBak Podium 21-Ounce Chill Jacket Insulated Bottle Buy new: $8.40 - $20.69 An alternative - the insulated version of the Camelbak water bottle. A little less capacity, colder, a little easier to squeeze. |
 | Camelbak Lobo 100 oz Hydration Pack Buy new: $56.44 - $93.07 For longer rides on hotter days when I am unsure about where I can refill I take my Camelbak Lobo 100. Holds twice as much water as 2 24oz bottles, ice and ventilation keeps my back cool, and less fumbling with the bottles. Go orange or green for more driver visibility. |
 | Ultima Replenisher, Wild Raspberry, 90-Serving Canister One scoop in your water bottle and you get a ton of electrolytes without any sugar. Some folks use powders with sugar and caffeine for a lift, I prefer Ultima - just what my body needs. No calories, just replenishment. Lots of other flavors too. |
 | Cue Clip Map and Cue Sheet Holder Buy new: $4.88 Cue Clip - holds cue sheets. A must have. |
 | Garmin Edge 800 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer (Includes Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Cadence Sensor) Buy new: $649.99 / Used from: $549.95 I own an earlier model, the now discontinued 650, this is the current model. If you like to ride on your own, or just want the insurance of knowing where you are and how to get back to the car/home from anywhere, this is a must. |
 | Topeak Speed Master Blaster Bike Pump Buy new: $19.95 I used to use CO2, but went back to a pump. I find the mini pumps too difficult to get my tire up to reasonable pressure. This pump is not too heavy (140g), gets my tire up to pressure relatively quickly because of the longer barrel, and is a great compromise. Attaches at the water bottle bracket. |
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