Originally Posted by
daoswald
Is this an alternate universe where saddle wedge bags don't exist?
I wouldn't ride farther than I'm willing to walk without bringing along a tube, patches, tire levers, and either a mini pump or some CO2. Some people use jersey pockets for this stuff, but I find I'm less likely to forget it, and less likely to be annoyed by it if I just keep it in the saddle bag all the time. Either way, keys fit in saddle bags, and they fit in jersey pockets.
+1 to all the above. Put your keys where you have your spare tube and/or patches. If you don't take either of those, put your keys where you put your cell phone to call for a ride.
You're a newbie? Plan to take something to deal with a flat tire.