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I can get 90psi from my mini pump as it's pretty narrow bore. Doesn't take that long either. A lot faster and easier than pumping up a 2.3 with my wider bore mtb pump, actually 🙂
I don't take cables or pads, but then I do carry my phone so I can phone the Mrs to come and rescue me 🙂
See, I don't have that luxury.
I can get 120psi from my mini pumps.
On a quick road ride I just jam a pump and tube in my back pocket.
Take the * suitcase off the back of the saddle.
Think I'll just stick with my "* suitcase" then.
Thanks for the Ventoux tips ourmaninthenorth, we're actually going to do all 3 climbs in 1 day. I'm just hoping its not too windy, or I may get blown off my bloody bike.
Ah Ventoux. I died a thousand deaths, but I was dead chuffed I did it. No wind on the day we went up, jeez, the heat coming up from the road.
What chainrings and cassette were you running when you did it? I've currently got a normal 34/50 compact and 12-27 cassette on.
I leave an innertube taped between my saddle rails, pump fits in the frame, phone, keys, wallet in back pokets, maybe a cereal bar as well.
1 bottle of water per hour in this heat, if I'm out for more than 2 then either
a) drink less
b) stop and fill them up, plenty of places if you know where to look!
What else do you need? At this time of year even the rain is warm, and if its winter and raining I just dont bother! Half the appeal of road bikes to me is the lack of faffing needed to get going.
What chainrings and cassette were you running when you did it? I've currently got a normal 34/50 compact and 12-27 cassette on.
I did Ventoux on 39x25, this may have contributed to 500 of my 1000 deaths:
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I felt fine on the preceeding 4 (small) climbs, then BANG! Completely blew before I even made it to Chateau Reynard. So it was a case of sit back and grind like a dog.
I did Ventoux on 39x25
If I feel bad at all while riding it myself, I will just think of you, and will instantly MTFU. You must have at least 5 testicles, all the size of tennis balls.
Nah, it's just the way he walks 😉
Besides, you'll note that he didn't exactly find that gearing comfortable... (and it's worth noting that a lot of the TdF pros who rode Ventoux that year rode the same gearing...)
Some or all of the following:
Seatpack:
Multi-tool, two spare tubes, repair kit if it's a long ride.
Rucksack:
Pump, map/guidebook, camera, phone, keys, wallet, lights, spare mini-lights, waterproof, possibly a spare layer, sunnies wrapped in a buff, jelly babies, couple of granola bars.
Camelback if it's a long ride. Usually forget to take the compass and whistle out, so they stay in as well. Suntan lotion.
Two bottles on the bike.
If it’s a really nice day and I know there’s a pleasant café or pub on route, I may take a book.
After all, it's not a race, is it?
If it’s a really nice day and I know there’s a pleasant café or pub on route, I may take a book.
I love that image.
I wonder if it's possible to buy a book cage to bolt on your bike in place of a bottle cage 🙂
Nah, get a thin enough book, and you could probably stick it on one of those handlebar map holders for audax riders. Then you can read while you ride..
You're obviously all a bunch of amateurs. I have one of these following behind me at all times:
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