The essentials

Depending on your chosen ride group, we recommend that you come prepared for a 2 – 4 hour ride. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order.

These list is not exhaustive but should cover the range of basic items.

  • Helmet: Must be worn
  • Food: Energy bar, gel or similar
  • Drink: Water or energy drink
  • Money: The Cranks are big fans of coffee and cake so bring cash/card for the café stop.
  • Phone: In case you are unable to continue your ride and need to call your recovery team.

Repair kit

  • Tyre levers
  • Inner tubes (correct size and valve type)
  • Pump or gas canister
  • Tubeless tyre repair kit if applicable
  • 4mm and 5mm allen keys or a bike multi tool

Emergency Contact Details

In case of emergencies, it is strongly recommended that each individual club member carries the following information when riding with the club:

  • Identity (including name, date of birth)
  • Emergency contact name and phone number
  • Details of any relevant medical conditions

Emergency Contact Methods

There are a range of ways of carrying emergency contact details:

  • British Cycling Membership Card: If you are a British Cycling member there is a space for emergency contact details on the membership card.
  • Emergency wristbands: A range of commercial ICE/emergency wristbands are available to purchase. Recommendations include The ID Band Company and ICE ID.
  • Helmet ID tag: These labels or tags can be secured to the inside of a cycle helmet or to the helmet chin strap.
  • Mobile phones: Most devices have an ‘emergency’ or ‘ICE’ option whereby anyone – without knowledge of security/password details – can access emergency details entered by the owner.