Our FREE mountain biking checklist is intended for those who get out and ride on a Saturday morning to relieve some stress after a long week of work. It is also great for those who are planning a weekend trip with their buddies or family to their favorite mountain biking destination. The list includes a lot of extra items such as rain gear, cold weather gear and even freeriding gear. We hope you understand that not all items on the checklist will be used, and it should be adapted to fit your needs. We’ve also included a few blank spaces in each section for you to write in items that are specific to you.
This checklist only includes the repair items we found most important for shorter rides near developed areas. Please see our bicycle repair kit checklist or our post on the ultimate beginner mountain bike tool kit for a more detailed list of repair items. Feel free to let us know if we’ve forgotten anything important in the comments section below. We hope you find our mountain biking checklist useful!
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Essentials
- -Mountain Bike
- -Helmet
Main Gear
- -Water Bottle/Hydration Pack
- -Gloves
- -Eye Protection (Sunglasses/Goggles)
Main Repair Items
- -Spare Tube(s)/Patch Kit
- -Tire Levers
- -Small Hand Pump
- -Multi-tool with Allen Wrenches
Clothing
- -Wicking Jersey or Shirt
- -Padded Shorts or Tights
- -Socks
- -Footwear Suited for Bike Pedals
Additional Items for Rain/Cold Weather
- -Rainwear (Jacket/Pants)
- -Collapsible Wind Jacket
- -Insulation Layer
- -Arm/Leg Warmers
- -Weatherproof Gloves
Other Gear Options
- -Cycling Computer/GPS
- -Saddle Bag
- -Bicycle Lock
- -Headlight
- -Taillight
Freeride Options
- -Full Face Helmet
- -Elbow Pads
- -Shin Guards/Knee Pads
- -Upper Body Protection
- -Goggles
Other Repair Options
- -Patch Kit
- -CO2 Inflator with Cartridges
- -Pressure Gauge
- -Chain Tool
- -Extra Chain Link
- -Lubricant
- Extra Spokes (Minimum 6)
- -Spoke Tool
- -Spare Tire
- -Brake and Derailleur Cables
- -Duct Tape
Personal Items
- -Cell Phone
- -Credit Card or Cash
- -Portable Charger
- -Camera/GoPro
- -ID
- -Snacks
- -Sunscreen
- -Lip Balm