Tuesday Tip: Always carry money with you on a ride

Just recently I went on a long ride without having eaten properly before hand. Not only that but I neglected to pack an energy bar or banana which I normally have with me.

Just after half-way through the ride I started to feel a little weak and lacking in energy. Luckily I had some cash on me (which I always keep in a plastic bag along with my cellphone) and was able to stop at a small shop and buy a banana.

The fact that there happened to be a shop where I needed it isn't lost on me but I have been on other rides where people have needed to buy a booster.

Other uses for cash on hand:

• A phone call at a public phone (yes they still exist and there are times when you may need it)
• Pay another rider for a CO2 bomb (OK, I've never had anyone charge me for one when I've needed one)
• Pay for a taxi ride (Now I'm stretching)
• Most importantly, buy coffee after the ride :-)