Don't Leave Home Without Them: Items You Gotta Have When You Ride

If you ride regularly and for any distance, there are certain items you should always carry with you. The first five allow for the most simple and common repairs that are needed, and if those won't save you, the last two things on the list offer a safety net to bail you out should you get stranded.

The list starts with the basics: tube, patch kit, tire tools, pump. Read more to find out what else you should carry each time you ride.

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Image: A pump or C02 inflator is one of the items you should always carry when you ride.