Are you trail ready?
Posted by Spike Power Sports Team on Oct 8th 2018
Don’t get stuck on the trail unprepared, make sure you have these items with you for the ride.
- Rain Repellent and Anti-fog
When you are in the middle of a ride and the weather steps in, you don't want to lose your visibility because of a little rain. Rain repellent can be the difference between ending your ride or still enjoying the trails during the showers. Extend the life of your wiper on your windshield, with a repellent the water beads right off. With that rain comes a drop in temperature, which causes the inside of your shield to fog. With an anti-fog applied to your shield, this can be prevented and make your ride enjoyable in any weather.
- Windshield Cleaner
Whether you are in the mud, dirt or dust, windshield cleaners can get you cleaned up and ready to get back to the trail without damaging your shield. Wiping your shield with just any cloth, especially when it is dry, can scratch and ruin a windshield. With a windshield cleaner, you can avoid the damage and enjoy the view.
- Microfiber Cloth
A microfiber cloth is the best rag to use to clean your plastics off and avoid scratching, but you never know when you might have to check the fluids, clean off your lights, or even just need a rag for any other emergency. It is never a bad idea to have a towel just in case.
- Water
Riding all day can take it out of you, and you never know when you need to be hydrated, but your machine might also need a little water sometimes. Stuck in a trail because you've overheated? Who wants to wait around until their machine is ready? Carrying water can cool everyone down and reduce the wait time.
- Tire Plug Kits and Air Pump
Who doesn't like a nice rocky trail? Wasn't that the point of buying a machine that is unstoppable and those sick climbing tires. There is always that one rock: just pointy enough, just hidden enough, to cause a pit stop. There is no need to cut your ride short if you have a tire plug kit. Plug and go! Of course, if you run into the above problem, you'll be out of luck if you don't have a way to fill your tire again. If you are going to have plugs, why not have an on the go pump too.
- First Aid Kit
Scratches, scrapes, bites, burns and more: there is always a need for a first aid kit.
- Dry Bags
No one wants their cell phone ruined while miles away from civilization while mud riding, splashing through puddles, riding rivers, or even getting stuck in the rain. A dry bag can save your phone, your wallet, your snacks, and even extra clothes. It’s a must-have!
- Trash Bags
Who wants to see their favorite ride littered with trash? What you bring, you take and what better way than to keep a trash bag to carry it all out, and maybe even someone else's litter to protect your favorite places.
- Tow Rope
We’ve all been stuck before. Some a little more than others. Sometimes you need an anchor to get out of it. Or you break down on the trail and the only way back is to link up and tow it. Whatever the circumstance, it’s never a bad idea.
- Jumper Pack
Nowadays, portable jumper packs are not just used to recharge a machine battery, but also a phone or GPS.Who wouldn't want a full battery on the go?