What do you Forget to Bring Biking? [Survey]

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vandall 2019
Dec 13, 2020

I keep an old pair of shoes, gloves and glasses in my car incase I forget something. Sometimes I grab two right hand gloves and it's nice to have a spare pair in the trunk.

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Sam James British Columbia // 2018
Dec 15, 2020

I forgot my bike once, thankfully I only got a couple of blocks away before I realised.
I also forgot my shoes (SPD) once for a race. Was pretty bummed about that one.

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Called2RideMTB Maryland // 2017
Dec 13, 2020

I have a pretty good system and rarely forget anything because of it. I couldn't answer "never" because there have been times when I forgot to check off something on my list, or checked it off but didn't put it in my bike bag.

Then there are the times when I've started riding and forgot to put on my biking shoes and, once, forgot to put on my helmet - so back to the truck and start over.... :)

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Hap Proctor Florida // 2014
Dec 15, 2020

I keep my pack with medical kit, tube, CO2 cartridges, pump, tools, etc. in my truck. I have a collection of mix matched old gloves stuffed in the seat pocket. I keep my helmet, shoes, bike pump along with small trail tools in the truck also. I just need to grab water/gatorade and a protein bar before I head out. ....... but there was the one time I got to the TH without my bike.

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mongwolf Mongolia // 2011
Dec 22, 2020

I'm set up pretty much like Hap. Whether going on a backcountry ride or riding after work, I carry the same kit on every ride except for how much water and food I bring. It sure makes things so much simpler. I also just leave my bike mounted on the tailgate cover on back of my truck ready to ride. So everything is ready to go all the time. My truck is pretty much dedicated to riding. I use it maybe a couple of times a week for other purposes.

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vandall 2019
Dec 15, 2020

I would be concerned with the helmet melting or deforming on hot days if it's in the vehicle.

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limbojim Massachusetts // 2019
Dec 14, 2020

I ride with pedal assist, and on more than one occasion, I forgot to put my battery in the car. Double shame on me 😅

Gloves, helmet or tools, too, even water has been spaced, which is why I bought a house with a backyard trailhead into more than 3k acres of public land. I tend not to forget things when it's easy to go back and get them 🤷‍♂️

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First published December 13, 2020 @ 2:24:03

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