Your tool kit
On a long-distance cycling ride, you should expect your bicycle to need some minor repair work. Punctures are the most common problem you’ll face. We highly recommend practising changing an inner tube prior to your holiday.
Daily maintenance is also important for your safety and enjoyment. Take the time to give your bike a full service, plus a post-service test ride.
A basic repair kit is a necessity for your holiday, and you should add to it based on the length and remoteness of your route.
Essentials
For the most likely and most fixable issues you might encounter on your holiday.
- Tyre levers
- Inner tube patching kit
- Spare inner tubes
- Pump, matching the valve type of your inner tube
- Chain breaker tool
- Spare chain
- Chain lube
- Cable repair kit
- Zip ties
- Allen keys and torx keys
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Adjustable spanner
Extras
For longer tours and more remote routes where a bike shop isn't readily accessible.
- Tyre boot
- Brake pads
- Spare derailleur
- For tubeless tyres, tubeless patch kit and spare valve
- Spoke key
- Spare spokes
- Pedal spanner
- Crank extractor
- Cassette lockring tool
