{"id":1219,"date":"2026-05-08T13:58:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:01:11","slug":"must-have-cycling-gear-a-complete-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/must-have-cycling-gear-a-complete-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Have Cycling Gear &#8211; A Complete Checklist\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1219\" class=\"elementor elementor-1219\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20e8a5e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20e8a5e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72cf189\" data-id=\"72cf189\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936c72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"936c72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A common question amongst cyclists, whether you are a beginner or an avid rider is what gear do I really need? With so much advice, new tech and the constantly evolving kit on the market, it can be overwhelming to navigate all the information out there. Whilst many accessories can provide some additional convenience, there are some safety must haves that you should not ride without.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This detailed guide will cover the must-have cycling accessories to get you ride ready, and some added extras if you are wanting to take your rides to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d054c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d054c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>1. Helmet<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47bbf32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47bbf32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201%201%27%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1222 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-270x180.jpg 270w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/mountain-bike-and-helmet-in-autumn-woods-2026-03-09-03-26-29-utc-1-scaled.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5222361 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5222361\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-734c471\" data-id=\"734c471\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fee7906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fee7906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No excuses, if you are riding a bike, the ultimate must have is a helmet. The statistics should be convincing enough with studies finding compelling evidence that wearing a cycle helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by almost 70% and fatal head injuries by up to 65%, as highlighted in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headway.org.uk\/news-and-campaigns\/action-for-brain-injury\/awareness-and-education\/cycle-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cycling helmet safety information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many helmets feature the added protection of MIPS technology (Mulit-directional Impact Protection System) which helps to reduce rotational forces during impact. You can also check if the helmet meets regulated safety requirements, and then beyond the initial safety checks you can look into all the available types to suit the style of riding you had in mind. Explore the different types of helmets with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulscycles.co.uk\/blog\/different-types-cycling-helmets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">our helpful guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf0fb1a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bf0fb1a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fda0292\" data-id=\"fda0292\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f960359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f960359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>2. Bike Lights<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba44b96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba44b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bike lights are essential for seeing and being seen. Even if you are not planning to venture out into the night, they are still worth having for low light conditions, bad weather and busier roads.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulscycles.co.uk\/accessories\/lights\/front-lights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">front light<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will help you to navigate your path ahead, whilst a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulscycles.co.uk\/accessories\/lights\/rear-lights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rear light<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ensures you are visible to drivers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de7a5c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de7a5c3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6470f2\" data-id=\"e6470f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeaaf1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aeaaf1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>3. Bike Lock<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668835f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"668835f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to avoid heartbreak, choosing the right bike lock can be just as important as having insurance. Most insurance claims for stolen bikes require an approved lock at the time of theft, so it is worth investing in a quality lock. Our insurance partner, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.velolife.co\/faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Velolife<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, provides details of how to check you are using an approved lock, so you can make sure you are fully covered in the unfortunate event your bike is stolen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">U-locks and heavy-duty chains offer greater protection, and it is also a good idea to lock your bike in well-lit and visible areas. Taking these preventative measures helps to avoid theft and also ensures you meet the requirements needed to make an insurance claim if the worst case scenario happens.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29f27fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29f27fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-964a08e\" data-id=\"964a08e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f27739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f27739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Repair Kit and Pump<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0241734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0241734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be prepared for the unexpected and keep a basic repair kit and pump handy; nothing ruins a ride faster than a flat tyre with no way of fixing it. A basic repair kit should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 19px\">Spare inner tube<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 19px\">Tire levers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 19px\">Mini-pump or a CO2 inflator<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 19px\">Multi-tool<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 19px\">Patch kit<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just as important as having the right tools, you need to know how to use them. Practising at home before you actually need to make a roadside fix is a key preparation step that is not worth skipping. So instead of worrying about issues arising, you can be confident knowing you are well equipped to handle whatever the ride may throw at you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f06b611 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f06b611\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82f0f3b\" data-id=\"82f0f3b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8239ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8239ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Water Bottle and Cage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1caf717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1caf717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-1024x839.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-1536x1259.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/professional-female-cyclist-in-black-cycling-garme-2026-01-09-07-34-04-utc-1-2048x1679.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dehydration can creep in quickly, ultimately affecting your energy levels and overall performance. Having a mounted water bottle means you can take quick sips without stopping, keeping you consistently hydrated so you can enjoy the trails for longer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d24c40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d24c40\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3706351\" data-id=\"3706351\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-898d430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"898d430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>6. Gloves<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c37b935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c37b935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulscycles.co.uk\/clothing\/gloves-and-mitts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cycling gloves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are one of those pieces of gear that many riders tend to skip at first, but quickly come to appreciate. They may seem like a small addition on the surface, but the addition of well-padded gloves can help to absorb the constant feedback, alleviating discomfort so you can power through longer with ease.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another key advantage is grip, which can be affected by sweat or rain. Gloves provide a more secure hold, giving you better control when breaking, cornering or riding over rough terrain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cycling gloves are a small investment that can significantly improve your overall riding experience, making them a smart choice for riders of all levels.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-768c56e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"768c56e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05e53d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05e53d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d112aa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d112aa4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcfc2bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcfc2bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a7cdcd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a7cdcd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a26b7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a26b7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-216b47a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"216b47a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f25ed9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f25ed9d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58ea553 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58ea553\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9749a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9749a6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6d9bc3\" data-id=\"a6d9bc3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec7ab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ec7ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. High Visibility Clothing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deee60c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"deee60c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The goal is simple: make yourself as visible as possible to other road users. Whilst it is not the most exciting piece of gear to upgrade, it is going to make a difference to your safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The great news is that there are plenty of options available, so you don\u2019t have to sacrifice performance or comfort to be seen. Many jackets, vests and jerseys are made with breathable, lightweight material, with the added benefit making you visible. Remember to pop in a hi-vis jacket or vest, so you can easily throw it on over your regular kit when visibility changes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51d4072 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51d4072\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8df284a\" data-id=\"8df284a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e17b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e17b89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Cycling Bag or Saddle Pack<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e76a48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e76a48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px\">So you will need somewhere to store all the basics, this is where a cycling bag or saddle pack comes in handy. You can neatly tuck it under the saddle or mount to the frame, keeping it out of the way so you can ride with no disruptions. It is a simple addition to your set up that can offer extra peace of mind.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4e9992 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4e9992\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-886c706\" data-id=\"886c706\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f1e690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f1e690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>9. Cycling Glasses<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363fe65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363fe65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/headshot-of-young-attractive-bearded-caucasian-man-2026-03-26-04-37-19-utc-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can be cruising along, enjoying the ride and suddenly the suns in your eyes or worse yet a fly decides to join in. Cycling glasses offer great protection from harmful UV sun rays, help with visibility in unpredictable weather moments and keep debris out of your eyes. They are a must-have that can genuinely save a ride from becoming an unpleasant experience. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9eace57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9eace57\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb828bd\" data-id=\"eb828bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab5395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ab5395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Nice to haves<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7b38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c7b38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After covering the basics you may want to delve deeper into the world of cycling tech and elevate your riding experience. Regardless if you are commuting, training or exploring new routes, the addition of cycling gear can help you get more out of your time on the bike.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690b9a5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"690b9a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">C<b>ycling Computers, GPS and Phone Mounts<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e0b467 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e0b467\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f9fe73\" data-id=\"0f9fe73\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d436011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d436011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/paul\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/close-up-of-a-woman-cyclist-s-hands-turning-on-her-2026-03-16-02-11-04-utc-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cycling computers, GPS devices and phone mounts can be a useful way to make your ride easier and more informed. Having a dedicated <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 19px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paulscycles.co.uk\/accessories\/electronics\">cycling computer or GPS device<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers a way to accurately record real-time data, so you can keep track of your progress and performance. Phone mounts are a budget-friendly option to navigation on the go, so no stopping is required; you can view your routes right in front of you.<\/span><\/p><div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ready to upgrade your setup? You can explore our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulscycles.co.uk\/accessories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">full range of cycling gear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and get ready for your next ride.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e38f20b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e38f20b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-966d01d\" data-id=\"966d01d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A common question amongst cyclists, whether you are a beginner or an avid rider is what gear do I really need? With so much advice, new tech and the constantly evolving kit on the market, it can be overwhelming to navigate all the information out there. 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