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MIPS road helmet
The one piece of kit nobody should ride without.
Look for: MIPS or similar rotational protection, good ventilation, a snug dial fit.
View on Amazon →The kit we'd pack for a group ride — from the helmet and lights that keep you safe to the tools that save a ride when someone flats.
The kit that matters most on a group ride — be seen, protect your head, know what's behind you.
The one piece of kit nobody should ride without.
Daytime running lights make you visible to drivers long before you'd expect.
Warns you about cars coming up behind — a game changer on open roads.
A cheap way to check on the group or traffic without turning around.
For early starts, dusk rides and commutes.
Track every kilometre, keep your phone safe and never run out of battery mid-ride.
Turn-by-turn navigation and live data on the bars.
Use CycleBuddy's live group navigation right on your bars.
CycleBuddy records rides straight from your Watch — a breathable band makes long days comfortable.
Keeps your phone alive on long rides and bikepacking trips.
More accurate heart rate for training and recovery.
A flat tyre shouldn't end a group ride. Carry these and you'll be the hero of the crew.
Fixes 90% of roadside problems.
Get home after a puncture.
Inflate a tyre in seconds when the group is waiting.
Getting a tight tyre off without breaking a nail.
Always carry at least one spare tube in your size.
Reconnects a broken chain in seconds.
Comfort is speed. Good kit turns a long ride from survivable to enjoyable.
The single biggest comfort upgrade for long rides.
A women-specific chamois makes all the difference.
Rear pockets for food, phone and a jacket.
Comfort on the bars and protection if you fall.
Keep sun, wind and bugs out of your eyes.
Fits in a jersey pocket for when the forecast lies.
CycleBuddy's ride planner tells you how much to drink and eat — this is what to carry it in.
Keeps water cool on hot rides.
Two cages means you're covered on long rides.
Replace the salt you sweat out above 25 °C.
30–60 g of carbs an hour, the way the planner recommends.
For MTB and gravel days far from cafés.
From a tube-and-tools saddle bag to a full weekend away.
Holds your repair kit so your pockets stay free.
Snacks and phone within reach while riding.
Carry kit for multi-day trips without a rack.
The backbone of a light bikepacking setup.
A clean, quiet bike is a faster bike. A locked one is still there when you get back from coffee.
A quiet, smooth chain on every ride.
Brushes and cleaner to keep your drivetrain alive.
Right tyre pressure before every ride.
Light enough to carry, good enough for a coffee stop.
Keep fitness up through winter and rainy weeks.
CycleBuddy shows group rides near you, joins you in one tap, and records every ride on iPhone or Apple Watch. Free.
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