Suggested Equipment

lthough Holiday Lakeland offer you a full backup service along your chosen route, there are a few items that we recommend you bring with you to make your journey more pleasurable and safer. The items recommended are listed below.

Item of Equipment (depending on weather)	Most of the Items of equipment shown on the left can be purchased directly from Holiday Lakeland.
Cycle Helmet
Waterproof Jacket
Warm Clothing (e.g a Fleece)
Gloves
Padded Cycling Shorts
Leggings (tracksuit bottoms)
Waterproof Trousers
At least one change of clothing for the evenings.
Water Bottle
Puncture repair kit
Bicycle toolkit (with spanners & Allan keys)
Spare Inner Tube
Bicycle Pump
Spare Tyre (optional)
The Relevant Maps for the Ride
First Aid Kit

f you intend to take your own bike on one of our organised rides, there are a few maintenance checks, that would be advisable for you to go through. A bike in good condition will markedly reduce the chances of you needing any of the tools or spares that you take on the ride.

Brake Check	Check that you can get a good sharp breaking response from pulling break leavers only a short distance (1-2cm)
	Check that front & rear brake cables are not frayed or worn, and move freely. If they are damaged, replace them straight away.
	Check that the break blocks come into contact with the rim and not the tyre and that there is plenty of wear left in the block
Tyres	Make sure that your tyres are in good condition with adequate tread and inflated to the manufacturers recommendations (usually about 40psi)
Make sure the following moving parts are properly lubricated.	Front and rear brake pivots.
	Front and rear gear mechanisms.
	Chain
	Brake lever pivots
	Entry and exit points on brake and gear cables.
Gear Shifting	Check that gears are shifting properly while riding the bike.
General Tightening	Finally check that all appropriate screws and bolts are tight.

For further information, please call our helpline number, or write to the address below.