PatrickGSR94

ahhh somebody got themselves a new phone today. I also have a 3GS (still) and will be replacing with a 5

And Carmex is some nasty@$$ shiz. My mom uses that stuff omg it stinks so bad. Blistex for me.

bjtesch

For the past 20 years or so I have carried 2 tubes, 1 folding tire, tire levers, allen wrenches, small screwdriver, frame pump, wallet, 1 or 2 water bottles. All of this is in my seat bag. I wear cycling shorts, t-shirt or jersey, helmet and sunglasses. I don't normally carry anything in my jersey pockets except maybe a small snack for longer rides.

I carry a cellphone now that I have one. When I got my first cellphone I cut the top off of an old water bottle, rolled up some bubble wrap and lined the bottle with it, then I could slip my phone in there and put a piece of tape over the end and carry the bottle in my normal bottle cage. I have an iphone now and it is a little more durable so I just slip it in my seat bag.

I was on a group ride many years ago and someone in our group blew out a sidewall and couldn't patch it so since then I have carried a folding tire just in case. Since I never used the tire in that 20 or more years I've decided I can probably stop carrying it. I've learned to just try whatever material is convenient to boot the tire if necessary.

AlphaDogg

Carmex doesn't smell great, but it works damn well.
I think this time is as good as any to post a picture of it!

I'll use any excuse I can to post it. It's a 32GB white AT&T model!

Mike F

I ride alot before sunrise and have seen a bunch of coyotes lately in the residential portion of my ride (still near canyons) between them and the tweekers returning home from a night of plunder, Ive started carrying my wifes taser thingy when its dark. Its "funny" because I see the coyotes where I used to dodge all the cats. Now there are missing kitty posters all over. Go figure. Anyway I dont think the taser would do much good if I get mauled, but I know while its ripping out my throat, Ill be thinking "dang I should of brought it"....

GP

This in my pockets:

A light tube, some bars/gels, a baggie with some endurolytes, ibuprofen, chapstick and sunglass wipes. The black neoprene gps case has a phone, ID and cash.

This is my seatbag and contents. Plus I have a frame pump or mini pump on the bike.

Cookiemonsta

I carry everything in my jersey pockets.

-I have a small pouch for my keys and some money
-Minipump (topeak racerocket hp)
-spare tube (or two, depending on distance)
-tire levers
-multitool
-cellphone

I bundle the multitool and spare tube, it goes in the middle pocket with the tire levers and minipump. In the right pocket I keep the pouch/wallet and phone (phone on top of the wallet so it does not get soaked in sweat). My left pocket is for all other things. Usually food. Lights if it gets dark before I am back, or anything else I may expect to use.

I used to bring more, being prepared for almost anything that could happen to the bike. Though I carry all that stuff for things that may not even happen once every decade. I figure I could do with less, and if these things do happen, I can always figure something out. As a rule of thumb, I bring more tools when I do a ride where I cross the border (Holland).

MarkThailand

I share this fear of a pack of dogs chasing me too - except it happens to be regularly here in the backcountry of Thailand. I have been watching the Cesar Chavez, the dog whisperer, and I guess that I am chased either because I am projecting a fear/victim mentality or because these dogs are territorial. I usually shout a very loud "Stop" command and this usually slows them down a bit so I can get them behind me and then I dial it up to at least 30 mph for 5 min, which is enough to get away.

Back to what I pack:

For my weekend 80 km training loop rides, since the loops are only 20 km, and I am at most only 10 km away from my car, I only bring enough Nuun+water in one 24 oz (750 mL) bottles, for two loops. Nothing else. I refill at my car. Well, two weekends ago, for the first time in four months, I ran over a glass shard and got a flat. So I huffed it back the last 6 km. I still continue to ride my training rides without any protection - fingers-crossed.

For my monthly solo backcountry rides where the loops are 100+ km and are usually 50+ km one-way, I bring a little more:
On the bike:
1) Two 1-L Zefal bottles with a 50:50 mix of Nuun+water and a sports drink on the bike, with convenient store/gas station stops to fill up water every two-three hours.
In my back pocket:
2) Nuun tablets, a Honey Stinger wafer and some dried dates and figs.
3) A small cell phone, personal ID, and enough cash to pay for a ride back.
4) A terry cloth and the Speedplay coffee shop cleat caps.
In the behind-the-saddle Fizik bike bag:
5) Two spare inner tubes wrapped in cut-off black socks, that can be used as gloves.
6) A Topeak mini tool and a CO2 inflator and three CO2 cartridges.
7) Two Pedro's tire levers.

On my 120 km ride this morning without breakfast, during the 4 hr 15 min ride, I drank 3.6 L, ate the Honey Stinger wafer and four dried figs. I also stopped for a total of 30 mins to refill my bottles and take some pictures. I started my ride at 645 am and got back in time for brunch.

Fortunately, I did not get to use anything else.

Mark

seymour1910

Jersey pockets, in the middle I carry my phone along with an ID, insurance card, and a home made information card that includes my emergency contact, my Doctor's name and number, any known allergies, and my blood type.

In my left pocket I carry keys, chapstick, and any food, in the right pocket I carry my cleatskins cleat covers in case I have to do any walking.

My saddle bag consists of one pair of latex gloves (so i don't get my hands nasty during repairs and then touch the bike or bar tape) spare tube, two tire levers, co2 inflater with two co2 cartridges, and a multi tool. I also carry a small crank brothers pump that is mounted to the frame.

riding4life162

Heres what I carry! My phone is carried as well but I used it to take the picture.

Jasper Storm

Right jersey pocket: Food- Cheez-Its, Hammer Gel, Perpetuem in sandwich bag, 2 spare batteries for Contour helmet cam (if applicable)
Center jersey pocket: Spare tube, Lezyne Pressure Drive (small), one Pedro's tire lever, Lezyne mini tool, pre-glued patches, two squares cheap paper towels for snot rags or a-wipes
Left jersey pocket: arm warmers, wind shell, wallet, phone

speedevil 

I didn't start out wearing jerseys, but the pockets on the back are very useful.

Left pocket - shot blocks or bars
center pocket, cash, DL, CC, key
right pocket - phone

I use a wedge pack under the seat.

multitool
co2 inflator (lezyne)
spare tube
plastic park tire levers
patches

I have two arundel sideloader bottle holders to carry two 24oz polar bottles. For a 50 mile ride they're usually enough unless it's really warm, then I just stop and fill them enroute.

I keep three 10" pieces of self-stick velcro on the top tube - the kind that sticks to itself when you wrap it around something. If my ride starts out cool, I'll wear a jacket. If it warms up later, I use the velcro pieces to wrap the jacket around the top tube. That keeps it out of the way and I don't have to try and cram it into a pocket. If the ride will get cooler, then the jacket will probably start on the top tube and I'll end up wearing it later.

cadamsjr

mostly two water bottles and a cliff bar for rides less than forty but since Texas is a conceal carry state my 380 Ruger LCP gets some miles in.

Aeolis

Am I the only one using a back pack, ugh I'm so embarrassed.

kmill065

carrying stuff in a bag/camelback adds an extra layer to your back making it hotter and less sweat evaporation on hot days, aero benefit is a logical argument although I'm not fast enough for that to be my main reason, I'm sure that would be the primary concern for many people here. I just feel that I have 3 pockets in my jersey for a reason. my CO2 and chuck, spare tire, and leavers go in a ziplock bag in my left back pocket, phone, ID and blood donar card, few dollars in cash for small purchases, credit card if a real emergency happens in a ziplock in my center pocket and food if needed in my right back pocket. Fits perfectly in the pockets and you forget about it after 10 seconds on the bike. no need for a bag on the back. 2 bottles on the frame too

riding4life162

I guess I should also add my phone in 2 ziploc bags goes in my left jersey,
50 milers: a gel pack or 2; A honey sandwich and a small bag of m&m's.

EnellCH

Out of curiosity, why on earth would one need to bring guns out while biking???! What am I missing?

AlphaDogg

Bad drivers.

OldManRiley

A lot of people ride in less than savory urban areas or in the country where people let animals roam wild. Around here, I get to experience both. I am licensed to carry a pistol that I sincerely hope I will never be in a position to use. But as the saying goes, "hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."

Cookiemonsta

I have a new appreciation for the place I live in.

Dear god

WC89

On all 3 bikes (road, MTB, and hybrid) in a medium size bag wedged under seat:
- 2 tubes
- 2 tire levers
- multi-tool
- cell ph
2 bottles on frames; 1 to 2 Clif Bars in rear pocket (in cargo shorts if riding MTB or hybrid); mini-pump on frame

Cannot do a Camelback on the road bike; don't ride that far on the MTB or hybrid in Summer to need one. Not hating on others who like it but just doesn't fit in with the sleek racey road look that I prefer in my bibs and road jersey.

richard_dupp

A man after my own heart.

Phil_gretz

I have a "go kit" bag that I can sling over my shoulder as I head out of the door.

Contents:
- 3 chocolate bars
- desalinization kit
- flare gun
- inflatable raft
- dye packet
- pen knife
- fishing hooks and monofilament line

...


Wait a minute, were we talking about bike riding?

Liist

I have a Glock 26 as well, but can't find a way to carry it in full road gear. It's a bit too big for Jersey pocket, not to mention that it would be very obvious.

What holster do you use?

wphamilton

For all rides, the normal flat stuff in a seat wedge, water if I'm out more than an hour, something to eat if it's three hours. OK, I'll admit that I also carry a chain tool, extra batteries, and a full set of allen wrenches, other fredly odds and ends. And a frame pump. But mainly flat repair in the seat wedge, and phone and wallet (why not?) in my pockets.

ps, considering what ER charges for "supplies" I'm seriously considering carrying bandaids, a sling, rubber gloves, asparin and maybe a paper gown just in case. That list is hundreds of dollars in an Emergency Room. I mean, if you'd carry a "road id" just for the ER people in case of an accident, why not be prepared with other supplies?

Cookiemonsta

Heh heh... carrying glocks.... that is great guys....

*slowly back away from topic*