With the explosion of gravel biking and occasions reminiscent of Soiled Reiver just some weeks away, we have a look at what necessities must be taken while out on a giant gravel experience.

Body Baggage

Someplace to place spares is crucial. Manufacturers reminiscent of Restrap and Evoc have a fantastic selection of bags to suit to your bicycle. In fact, they’re out there in a variety of sizes and colors making certain there may be an choice for each gravel bicycle owner.

Vitamin

Huge rides want fueling correctly to make sure the physique is receiving the vitamins it requires. Small, packable choices reminiscent of Torq’s Discover Flapjacks not solely present an power enhance, however are additionally nice tasting and straightforward to digest to maintain starvation at bay. While the numerous choices of drink dietary supplements make sure that hydration is taken care of.

Spares

Let’s be trustworthy, sooner or later you’ll have a mechanical. Carrying a couple of spares like spare chain hyperlinks, a pouch of sealant and a multitool are a fantastic place to start out. And naturally, a small pump or Co2 cartridge are important. A small TPU inside tube can be a fantastic choice given their lack of measurement.

Your necessities

Inform us what your necessities are for large gravel rides and good luck to anybody about to participate of their first huge gravel experience.