Recommended Equipment
To help our customers prepare for longer and better rides, we have provided a list of recommended gear below – for both the bike and the rider! Many items on this list also make great gifts for family and friends.
TIP: Print out this page, bring it into Landry's store, and use it as a handy shopping list!
FOR THE BIKE:
Water bottles and cages (or Camelbak hydration system) – it's really important to drink lots of fluids on more strenuous, long-distance rides.
Bike lock – to secure your bike during lunch breaks or overnight stops on longer trips.
Basic toolbag – seat bag, spare tubes, tire levers & patch kit – in case of flats.
Frame pump – in case of a flat while riding.
Portable toolkit – to make minor adjustments on the ride. Even if you don’t know how to adjust a bike, other riders can help if you carry the right tools.
Lubricant – for better performance and longer wear. (We recommend Boeshield T-9 lubricant, which is specially formulated for bicycles.)
Rear luggage rack – to carry panniers, extra clothes, raingear, etc.
Panniers – mounted bags to carry clothing & other gear while riding.
Comfort saddle – more cushion & comfort where it really counts!
Suspension seatpost – even more cushion!
Clipless pedals – for cycling efficiency.
Cycling computer – to track your mileage on cue sheets, to gauge speed and distance on the ride (also good for training before the big event).
Rear-view mirror – really helpful when you're riding with hundreds of other cyclists.
Lighting system – necessary for riding at night.
Road tires – replacement tires for fatter hybrid/mtn tires.
Car rack – to transport your bike to training rides and other events.
FOR THE RIDER:
Helmet – important for protecting your head in case of a crash. Note that newer-style helmets are lighter-weight, more comfortable, and better ventilated.
Bicycle maps and local bike-touring books – to discover new places to ride (good for event training).
High-performance bike clothing – synthetic fibers for moisture wicking, temperature control, and overall body comfort.
Padded shorts and/or padded underwear – padded bike shorts really make a difference on long-distance rides! Note that we carry both Lycra and baggy bike shorts.
Padded cycling gloves – to get a better grip on the bike, avoid numbness of the hands on long rides, and also to protect your palms if you accidentally fall.
Cycling shoes – for better pedaling efficiency and to avoid numbness in the feet. And cycling socks provide moisture control and comfort.
Protective eyewear – to shield your eyes from the sun, insects, and tree branches.
Rain gear – in case of rainy weather on your bike trip.
Camelbak hydration system – convenient and comfortable alternative to water bottles.
Some Landry's-styled encouragement – as always, the crew at your local Landry's store will provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance in helping you to select the cycling equipment that best fits your needs.
TIP: Print out this page, bring it into Landry's store, and use it as a handy shopping list!
FOR THE BIKE:
Water bottles and cages (or Camelbak hydration system) – it's really important to drink lots of fluids on more strenuous, long-distance rides.
Bike lock – to secure your bike during lunch breaks or overnight stops on longer trips.
Basic toolbag – seat bag, spare tubes, tire levers & patch kit – in case of flats.
Frame pump – in case of a flat while riding.
Portable toolkit – to make minor adjustments on the ride. Even if you don’t know how to adjust a bike, other riders can help if you carry the right tools.
Lubricant – for better performance and longer wear. (We recommend Boeshield T-9 lubricant, which is specially formulated for bicycles.)
Rear luggage rack – to carry panniers, extra clothes, raingear, etc.
Panniers – mounted bags to carry clothing & other gear while riding.
Comfort saddle – more cushion & comfort where it really counts!
Suspension seatpost – even more cushion!
Clipless pedals – for cycling efficiency.
Cycling computer – to track your mileage on cue sheets, to gauge speed and distance on the ride (also good for training before the big event).
Rear-view mirror – really helpful when you're riding with hundreds of other cyclists.
Lighting system – necessary for riding at night.
Road tires – replacement tires for fatter hybrid/mtn tires.
Car rack – to transport your bike to training rides and other events.
FOR THE RIDER:
Helmet – important for protecting your head in case of a crash. Note that newer-style helmets are lighter-weight, more comfortable, and better ventilated.
Bicycle maps and local bike-touring books – to discover new places to ride (good for event training).
High-performance bike clothing – synthetic fibers for moisture wicking, temperature control, and overall body comfort.
Padded shorts and/or padded underwear – padded bike shorts really make a difference on long-distance rides! Note that we carry both Lycra and baggy bike shorts.
Padded cycling gloves – to get a better grip on the bike, avoid numbness of the hands on long rides, and also to protect your palms if you accidentally fall.
Cycling shoes – for better pedaling efficiency and to avoid numbness in the feet. And cycling socks provide moisture control and comfort.
Protective eyewear – to shield your eyes from the sun, insects, and tree branches.
Rain gear – in case of rainy weather on your bike trip.
Camelbak hydration system – convenient and comfortable alternative to water bottles.
Some Landry's-styled encouragement – as always, the crew at your local Landry's store will provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance in helping you to select the cycling equipment that best fits your needs.
We invite you to visit Landry's local store to purchase a bike or other products from us. Because of the personal service involved in fitting bicycling equipment to our customers, we do not sell products over the Internet or via mail order.