A couple of pairs of latex or vinyl gloves A decent multitool https://www.wiggle.co.uk/birzman-e-version-15-mini-multi-tool/ A small penknife, partly for digging bits out of tyres If you have dynamo lighting, a headtorch for fixing punctures in the dark. If your wheels are bolted on rather than quick release, you will also need a suitable spanner (either 14mm or 15mm, depends on nuts)* You shouldn't need any oil or grease for a week's tour mainly on roads.
Sometimes, something fails which can't be predicted and can't be fixed. Time to call a taxi. Except there will be no phone signal.
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Here's my tour kit: For the items marked *, ask your bike shop. The links are for specifically chosen items - beware bike shop alternatives.
Two spare tubes / tyre levers / pump
A proper puncture repair kit https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-puncture-repair-kit/
A pack of sticky patches https://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-puncture-repair-kit-super-patch/
A tyre boot https://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-emergency-tyre-boot-patch/
A chain repair link to fit your chain and a few spare links*
A few zip ties for attaching things that fall off
Wrap some electrical tape around your pump for attaching things that fall off
A spare cleat bolt if you use clipless pedals / spare toe strap if you use them
A spare nut & bolt to fit your rack and mudguards*
An emergency spoke https://www.amazon.co.uk/FiberFix-Emergency-Spoke-Replacement-Kit/dp/B001GSMQZC
A couple of pairs of latex or vinyl gloves
A decent multitool https://www.wiggle.co.uk/birzman-e-version-15-mini-multi-tool/
A small penknife, partly for digging bits out of tyres
If you have dynamo lighting, a headtorch for fixing punctures in the dark.
If your wheels are bolted on rather than quick release, you will also need a suitable spanner (either 14mm or 15mm, depends on nuts)*
You shouldn't need any oil or grease for a week's tour mainly on roads.
Sometimes, something fails which can't be predicted and can't be fixed. Time to call a taxi. Except there will be no phone signal.
Also, put a link on your phone to the Park Tool website for good, simple repair advice. https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
Good luck, see you on the Whitstable ride