WEEKEND CYCLE TRIP BLOG

bike trip
Cyclists

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A good bike trip is easy peasy. Decent route, weather (if you’re lucky) and enough kit to stop problems from rearing their ugly heads.

Don’t overpack or spend a fortune. First off, get your GT85 bike spray out to prepare and then figure out where you want to go.

PACKING FOR YOUR BIKE TRIP

  1. TYRE REPAIR KIT
    If you don’t pack one, you’ll need one. A basic puncture kit with tyre levers, patches and glue takes up barely any room and can save your bike trip. Country lanes, gravel tracks and potholes will catch you out.

  2. SPARE TUBE
    It’s faster than patching so carry an extra. If the weather’s not on your side and your hands are freezing off, swapping the tube and getting a shift on is usually the better option. Check it fits your tyres before you go.

  3. SNACKS
    Cycling all day on a coffee and good intentions never ends well. Pack food you can eat quickly without stopping for ages.
  • Bananas
  • Electrolyte tablets
  • Energy bars
  • Sandwiches
  • Sweets
  • Trail mix

Fuel to keep you going.

  1. LAYERS (DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER)
    Weather changes every five minutes in the UK. Don’t be daft. Take layers you can throw on and off easily throughout the bike trip.
  • Base layer
  • Extra socks
  • Gloves
  • Waterproof jacket

  1. GT85 – YOUR BEST KEPT SECRET
    Chuck a can in your rucksack. Lube, clean and protect before and while you’re on the go. Mud, rain and road grime can slow down a bike trip if you’re not well prepared.

BEST BIKE TRIPS IN THE UK

Now your bike’s ready, onto the question of where to ride.

  1. Camel Trail, Cornwall

Easy riding, good scenery and plenty of cafés.

Mostly traffic-free and ideal for a relaxed weekend ride without getting battered by hills all day.

  1. Tarka Trail, Devon
    Long, quiet and scenic.

    Good surfaces, steady riding and loads of countryside. Perfect if you just want miles in the legs without constantly grinding climbs.

  2. Lake District
    Big climbs. Big descents. Big regret halfway up.

    If you like hard rides and views worth earning, the Lakes deliver. Hardknott Pass will sort out who’s fit and who’s lying.

  3. Bristol to Bath Railway Path
    Simple, traffic-free and good for steady miles.

    Ideal for beginners, casual rides or anyone who wants an easy weekend spin without dealing with cars.

  4. Yorkshire Dales
    One of the best riding spots in the country.

    Rolling roads, brutal climbs and proper pub stops. If you enjoy suffering slightly while looking at nice scenery, this is your place.

MORE ABOUT GT85

GT85 is the cyclist’s best kept secret because it can be used on chains, cables, levers, gears, derailleurs and anything that requires non-sticky lube.

Get your lavender smelling lube from our Amazon shop – happy bike trip.