Besides the usual stuff, here are some other tips that may be a little out of the norm:

- After a ride I stick a Bounce sheet in each of my cycle shoes. Keeps any funky odor from forming over time.

- Cutting the top off a water bottle makes for great storage on your bike. You can store a vest, arm warmers in the old bottle.

- Pop-tarts are a great cycling snack. They fit perfectly in a jersey pocket and provide just about enough calories if you eat one every hour on a long ride.

- I buy Gu packets in bulk (24 pack) on the internet and save about 50% of the cost.

- Store your spare tube in a zip-lock bag with some talc / corn starch. This reduces the chance of getting a pinch flat when you change a tube.

- Stuff your multi-tool and other items in a small sock before sticking it in your saddle bag. It will keep things from rattling around.

- Lemon Pledge makes for a good bike wax for your frame.