Macarthur Bicycle Users Group, MacBUG Ride Checklist, equipment, wet weather gear, bicycle lights, bike tool kit

Pre Ride Check List For Participants

The Route
Start and finish points Degree of difficulty (big hills if any) Distances: total, to lunch etc Facilities (food stops water etc) Road surfaces (how much dirt?)

Meeting Point
Where Meeting time What to do if you can 't come What to do if you are late to start What happens with bad weather (does the ride proceed rain, hail or shine?)

What To Bring
Bike in good mechanical condition Water bottles on bike (at least two 850 ml) Bag(s) to carry food, clothing Food for lunch etc. if food can not be bought along the route Wet weather gear Adequate clothing to account for a change in the weather Helmet Road map of area Basic tool kit Lights if the ride is set to finish late Money for food etc. and return transport