Cycling checklist – What to pack for your outing

Updated on 2025-04-08
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The weather's nice, it's warm, it's not too windy - it's the perfect day to saddle up. So you don't have to spend too much time thinking about what to take, I've put together a checklist of the essentials for your bike outing.

Laura Korth
Laura Korth
As a trail-running enthusiast, I'm happy to share my best tracks to combine a sporting challenge with the discovery of new horizons.

Clothing

  • Socks
  • Shoes
  • Shorts (long or short, depending on the season)
  • Bra
  • Jersey
  • Jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Headset
  • Gloves
  • Gapette possibly
  • Sleeves or leggings if necessary (useful when the weather changes a bit!)

In case of cold or rain

  • Overshoes
  • Waterproof overtrousers
  • Rain jacket
  • Warm long-sleeve top
  • Neckband
  • Headband or cap under helmet
  • Plastic phone pouch
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Nutrition and hydration

  • Water or sports drink bottles
  • Bars, compotes, gels, candies, cakes, sandwiches… In short, all the food you love!

Safety and tools

For more information on what to pack depending on the type of outing, check out our article on bike repair kits.

  • Pump (and CO2 cartridge if required)
  • Inner tube
  • Patches
  • Tire changer
  • Multi-tools
  • Rear lighting
  • Front lighting (if you start or finish at night)
  • First-aid kit (bandages, disinfectant wipes)
  • GPS
  • Cell phone
  • Watch
  • External battery with cables (if you think your GPS or phone won’t last the day)

Miscellaneous

  • Frame bag (if required)
  • Saddle bag (if required)
  • Cash, credit card, identity card
  • Sun cream
  • Handkerchiefs

With this checklist, you’ll have all the keys you need to prepare your cycling trip with peace of mind. Equip yourself, plan your itinerary and, above all, enjoy the roads.