There are lots of good reasons to get on your bike this summer. For starters, it is one of the best and most rigorous forms of exercise around. Twenty minutes on a bike works every muscle in your body, as opposed to some other workouts. Plus, there is plenty of excitement after the recent victory by Chris Froome in the Tour De France last month. At the minute, cycling has never been more popular. Put the two together and the anticipation of getting out on the road is at fever pitch. Before you don your Lycra suit and your helmet, there are a couple of things you should take along for the ride.

6 Essential Products To Take On Every Bike Ride:

1. Tyre Pump

Bike tyres are temperamental and have the tendency to lose pressure when you go out for a ride. Even though it is only a small problem, it can spiral into a huge one if you don’t have the right tools. Without air pressure, you cannot ride and it is as simple as that. However, one small bike pump and you will be on your way again in a matter of minutes.

2. Inner Tubes

Told you bike tyres were temperamental! Not only do you have to worry about losing pressure, but you also have to worry about punctures too. Punctures will ruin your cycling session because they rubber will come off the tyre and permanently damage the wheel. A simple inner tube will do the trick. For an extra bit of safety, take two to three with you just in case.

3. Multi-Tool

You cannot make adjustments to your bike without the tools to do the job. But, taking a tool box with you on a ride is not realistic. What you need is a small piece of equipment that has an array of tools to fix any problem. You might know them as Swiss Army knives or multi-tools, but the name is not important. What is important is that you have one ready in case of an emergency.

4. Bag

It sounds simple, but you need a bag to take all of your equipment with you on the ride. Without a bag, you will struggle to take any necessary equipment with you, regardless of how small or seemingly insignificant. You only need a small bag. Otherwise, it will be too heavy and hard to take along.

5. Bike Rack

The bike rack is the place where your bag can hang so you don’t have to look after it. Well, you are not going to carry it on your back, are you? Even though it doesn’t sound too important, it is amazing how much effort a bike rack will save you on a long bike journey. You will soon find out if you don’t have one.

6. Credit Card

Okay, credit cards are not synonymous with bike rides. Still, it is a good tip because you should never leave home without your card. Wherever you end up, you always have a way to get home if you have your credit card. That is especially pertinent if you are biking miles into the wilderness.