More of an MTB tip but I put my change of clothes in a dry bag when I'm driving to the trail; afterwards I empty the dry bag and turn it inside out before filling it with mucky clothes, that was you always have 1 clean and 1 dirty side so you don't end up dirtying your clean clothes next time. It also means you don't have wet, muddy clothes coating you car interior. Decathlon do some changing towels in the watersports department that are great to avoid flashing bystanders. A small square of cardboard means you don't cover you feet in grit whilst changing, is free and can easily be thrown in the back of the car.

Hi Katie, I always put my snacks in my left back pocket. In the middle pocket I put my id, money, tissues, small pump, my phone in a small zip lock bag in case it rains. In my right back pocket I put my emergency gel and arm warmers. I put my snack wrappers back in my left back pocket so not to be a litter bug. I always stick to this so I always know where everything is and don't have to try all three pockets to find something. Jackie

Great video, Katie. Love the way you don’t faff around at the start. Hits the ground running, or pedalling in your case.

So glad you made this video for us. I always felt like an organization nerd by having separate containers to store items according to use. Now I know someone with the same organization needs. I have so little time to ride that the last thing I want to do is search for things that I need. Organization help get me out the door and on the bike. Always look forward to the next video. You're the best!

I take a pair of tweezers in my saddle bag. With all the hedge cutting going on at the moment they're ideal for getting out thorns in your tyres. Had to use them a couple of weeks ago on a club ride!

Buff,Neck tube or Snood as some call them here in Ireland. Tip when cycling on a sunny day or just putting in a hard session. Dampen the Buff use a little water from your water bottle, and stick the buff over your head and forehead you well get a second lease of life when your dying from the heat.

One of my favourite hacks for cold and wet weather is crisp packets! For people without overshoes, slip one over each foot then put your shoes on! It helps to keeps the wind and rain off your feet and as they are foil lined they should reflect heat back.

Save flexible foam from electronics and other packaging to plug the front holes of your helmet to make the helmet warmer for winter riding.

Clingfilm wrap inner tubes - compresses them right down / stops stuff sticking or catching the inner tube in a pocket or saddle pack.

Super vid as per Katie. I always use an old thin sock, old cut-off t-shirt sleeve or stocking cut up to wrap my inner tube(s) in before putting them in my saddle bag. This helps to protect them from getting cut or nicked from other contents in there such as tyre levers, tools sharp edged gubbins etc. Last thing you want is a puncture stop only to find that your spare inner is also punctured after taking it out.

Ziplock reusable plastic bags (different sizes) for cash, cards, meds and snacks. I’ve gotten into the habit of always putting this stuff in the same back pockets and checking it’s all back every time I grab something. A place for everything and everything in its place. Freezing here as well ... keep well, stay safe and Hold Fast!

I just love your enthusiasm for the simplest but most practical things - you're our gem Katie. Enjoy your weekend everyone!!

Everything I need for a ride is stored inside my helmet in the cupboard with my kit - Wahoo, cafe lock, glasses, survival blanket, snack, levers, lights, cycling wallet. This way I just grab the helmet knowing all I need is there.

Especially for Gravel bike but adds comfort on all bikes ! Old pro tip is to add extra roll of bar tape to increase cushioning for hand comfort but much better is cut rectangle from insole from old trainers,unwind bar tape from flat section of bar back to hoods ,wrap suitable size rectangle (@ 50mm x 150mm) use electrical tape to wrap secure then rewind original tape to cover . keep up great work encouraging girls to get cycling,exploring great outdoors and get fit xX

Take a few elastic bands, you can use them for extra support on your phone mount and they are very useful if you snap a spoke and need to secure it till you get home. Plus a few turns of pvc tape wrapped around your frame is great for emergencies.

Hi. I also use the same type of charging port, and I use snaplock bags for carrying spare tubes talced and dry and also for keeping my phone dry, and my buff worn under my helmet has saved me from plenty of wasp/ bee stings. Great video.

Impressed with your level of organization! The z-lock is something I've been looking for for a long time. Thanks!

Super great ideas! I too suffer from runny nose; I use a couple cheap wrist sweat bands (you can even color coordinate is so inclined). They go on just before my gloves and work great. On longer rides, you can even rotate them around your wrist to get a ‘dry’ spot :). An added bonus in cold weather is they keep your wrists covered which are major spots for body heat loss. Love your videos, you are such a breath of fresh air and an inspiration to all of us.

What about led lights on spokes during wintertime? I know, that's somewhat flashy but I love it, that's a usage of mine ✳🚥; Onto more useful stuff I sometimes use a water bottle as a toolkit, especially when I carry more than one of them. Speaking of cold weather, I dare not go out riding without wool ski socks on, and yes, I keep a spare one to be used in every day life 🧦❄ Wish you a warm and zestful weekend Katie both inside your soul and out 🌞🌼; and a safe one too, keeping the pandemic at bay.

I use old Innertubes, to tie stuff to the bike, when bike packing, cut em down the middle to double the size, works like a treat.

I always carry a small Swiss Army knife with a blade and scissors. I once made tire levers from a green stick when I forgot them at home. I also made a tyre boot from a plastic milk jug I scrounged from a bin. That little knife is about 10 bucks, and it was well spent...

Use Sudocrem instead of the chamios cream if it's not available , it's around 2.99£ , last for a very long time and yet i find it better than most of the chamios creams !

Instead of plastic gloves, I always carry a pair of cheap work gloves (like the uvex phynomic allround). You don't get dirty hands when doing repairs on the road, they are breathable and practical when it gets cold and you don't have any other gloves with you.

Storage solution: Ikea SAMLA boxes. I mainly use 2 medium-sized (22 L) boxes, one for perishable items like lubes, smaller sprays, tyre patches, brake pads, gear cables, nail polish (to fix up scratches) and another box for tools. I have a shorter box (11 L) of the same footprint which contains most of the washing kit (rags, chain cleaner tool... sprays go in the perishables box, or someplace else, depending on size and usage) One of the reasons these SAMLA boxes are my favourite is, they're designed like paper sizes (like how A3 is the double the size of A4, or 2 A5's make one A4, and so on. but in 3D!) and they can stack on top of each other with or without lids... Without lids they will go into one another, so you can have a shorter one inside a long one if they have the same footprint (making a horizontal boundary between them) and makes it easy to carry the two together. I have yet another 22 litre box sitting in the garage with all the brand new inner tubes (which are surplus to requirement now that we have tubeless) and a few pairs of old tyres. I use a smaller version of these boxes (5 L) for separating out winter gloves (I have half a dozen pairs by now) from the rest of the stuff in my socks-gloves-warmers-baselayers drawer. A "glove compartment". Baselayers go in the said drawer rolled up, so they take a smaller footprint, making them easy to push around in the drawer. and that's called a chain breaker (not breaker of chains, but close) Cheers from SW London.

My Shemagh works quit like a buff for neck, for insulating top tube from a lamp post while locked, blowing nose, and can reach under helmet. It can be a rag or a towel too. I shaved a ~8" stick to a taper at one end so it wedges through my peddle at ~30` angle away from bike. With peddle low at about 4:30 to 5:30 o'clock and front wheel loose and flopped in, it is a great kickstand. It can handle a little weight from panniers. Good choice for someone who has a down pull front derailleur and who doesn't want to scar left chain stay with rear kick stand.

Not really hacks, but here’s my tip. Get an old contact lens holder. Put chamois cream in one end and sun cream in the other. They smell different so you”kk be able to tell which is which. You can carry it cleanly and easily and you can top up on chamois or sun cream mid-ride.

Not sure if this counts, but modifying cycling kit (or paying someone else 10$/£/€ to do it) so that it fits you better (or works better) is a massive one for me. Getting bibs shortened, excess material removed too long base layers and swapping out 3 tiny pockets for 2 decent sized ones on my XXS jerseys has made a huge difference.

During the colder months in the UK, I always take a spare base layer and spare gloves (and even socks occasionally depending on the weather forecast)...I do, however, spend pretty much all the time riding off-road on drop bars (CX and gravel bikes) and also MTB's.... My thing is having to take the kitchen sink on any ride so decent waterproof luggage is definitely important...frame bag and top tube bag on drop bars and a rucksack when riding on the MTB's....My first hack is be prepared for every eventuality and take spare tubes (even though I'm tubeless on every bike). multitool, pump, CO2, first aid kit, tubeless repair kit, food, gels, spare quick links, tissues (for the snotty nose) etc. And even the obligatory small tin of beer kept cold in a neoprene sleeve in the rucksack or hip pack.....and always take lights and a waterproof breathable jacket.....because you never know.... And another hack I use (as mentioned in the comments below) is using a pipe cleaner as a hub cleaner....weird, but it works. Good video Katie and I certainly use quite a few of your hacks.....Nice one gal !!!

I’ve found that the Buff High UV is the best, they seem to be longer lasting after washing, so I always carry two, one already made into a beanie (great for keeping the sweat out of my eyes) and the other ‘unmade’ solely for keeping my neck warm. Disposable nitrile gloves ‘Ansell TouchNTuff 92-600’ - great for mechanicals and can be reused. A couple of pieces of kitchen towel folded up small. Topeak Alien II multi tool has a tiny knife blade as well as hex spanner’s and Allen keys. Sea-to-Summit Ultra-Sil 20L daypack (folds down into its own top pocket) and smaller than a satsuma.

Ride in the Buff ! Bit cold this time of year. Two long Velcro tie wraps and wrap a load of insulation tape around seat tube. xx

Home bargains £1.99 for neck tubes I bought a few I love my foam roller best thing ever..im deffo going to get some of those Z -Locks..thanks

Cycling can be so expensive, thanks for promoting cheap stuff and for highlighting the vegan options too.

topeak adjustable bottle cage with a cylinder speaker like the UE Boom for music or podcasts during the ride. also long zip ties for strapping almost anything down

I keep panniers on my utility bike all the time. They have anything I might need, like tools, gloves, lights, inner tubes, maps, money. A few cords in case I want to lash simething big on the rack.

Top tips Katie. Anyone wanting bandanas; bikerbandanas are great. Super cheap and loads of patterns, or block colours. Love the labelled cables

I have an all carbon bike, including handlebars, stem, seatpost and saddle. I'm paranoid about over-torquing the carbon so always go a little under spec. I mark with a soap pencil wherever anything can move or rotate and do a quick check after every ride to see if anything has moved.

The best thing I ever got was pick of velcro steps (velco able ties)form amazon. Two sided Velcro with a d ring, they come in. pack of 30 in 4 different sizes (8"-12"-18"-24")) and you can use them for everything - 9.95. secure back picking bags with an extra strap. straping a water proof before sting it in yo back pocket, . strapping yo leg / arm warmers before pocketing them. I sl have three of fo on my down tubes for long rides. it goes on. holding chin in place when you bike is on the back/roof of car..........

Make use of the plastic tubs from washing pods to separate those "little essentials" for even more distinct storage in the baskets you have. I have 1 with every ride stuff, 1 for gravel rides (includes plugs etc) 1 for batteries, 1 for lights etc

Chain oil in the soya 'fish' bottle that comes with sushi. Good for about 2 chain oils when caught in a downpour. I have 1 fish with summer oil and 1 with winter oil. The winter oil can be really useful on a long wet audax, even in the summer.

Thanks for the great tips Katie. Out of the 10 u mentioned I've used the neck tube and the plastic gloves. One hack I use when its really cold but not raining s a pair of socks over my neoprene gloves. Keeps the fingers nice and toasty!

Some good hacks there Katie. I always.carry cable ties in my saddle bag. The number of times they have got me or a mate out of trouble.

I’ve used lots of different chamois creams but by far the best is Crotch Guard. No mess, no fuss and no smell. I’ve used it for 10/12 hour rides without any chafing or discomfort at the end of the day.

Good tips Katie! Hey, have you tried Nitrile gloves? Just as thin and light but much tougher, less likely to tear and very re usable. Less landfill!

"Hack" #1 : A bag to carry your stuff... Game changer right there if I ever heard of one

The vegan bit on the chamois cream got me😀

a tenner stuck down my seat tube in case of emergencys along with my name and address and bike frame number written on some paper incase my bike is nicked

Best thing about Buffs: Where I live, out in the sticks, every pile of manure in a field comes with about a million flies. Buffs stop you ingesting too much 'winged protein' !

I keep a pair of those thin rubber gloves in an old 35mm film container (though with digital photography, these are increasingly rare). It keeps them a bit cleaner.

A newspaper or 2 bought en route can be an effective windstopper if you are caught out on a wet and/Or cold day. One down the back of your shorts keeps you dry if you have no mudguards. Some smaller frames may not take a large bottle unless you use a side loading cage.

I would say tennis ball is really good as well for rolling on. Really pin points an area. Form rollers for general recovery. Tennis ball if you are particularly tight in one area.

Extra electrical tape wrapped around handle bars over the normal section of elec tape. If you need it out on the road unwrap the extra section and use as necessary.

God I thought it was just me getting a runny nose, glad to know I'm not alone, cheers for the tips Katie x x ❤️

That Z lock is wicked! Just purchased one...

Hi, where do you tend to keep your hiplock when you are riding?

A guy buff tip... put it under helmet but not folded, let excess length go to back of neck. Trust me in Spain with 40 degree's heat 5his will save a sunburned scalp and back of neck

Thank you Katie for sharing your hacks! So educational now I know the proper use of the word hack. Enjoyed your video. You sure are fun!!

One of those fuzzy pipe cleaners that you can tie (With a knot) around the rear hub to keep it clean as it spins

Morning Katie , I've got the morrisons bag same shape as your sainsbury one but mines made from recycled materials and waterproof and a good windbreaker for one's upper torso if it's windy and raining Peter

Oh just thought of another, some water bottles can be hard to grip while riding especially with thick gloves on, so put rubber bands around the top to give alot more gripidge 😉

Yep, a big Sainsbury's reusable carrier bag and a basket for bits in the hallway: had them for years :)

Always carry a spare PowerLink of the right type. I've used Asda £1 nail polish in different colours to identify some of my kit - especially important when you ride with others. Stops stuff from getting mixed up. Just a simple spot. Not useful on everything though.

In the States we have Sam's Club. They have insulated, zipper closed bags that are perfect for frame bags, seat bags, helmets ... cheap storage units.

Zero cost and an old classic rarely seen nowadays.: A sheet or two of newspaper down the front of your top to keep the wind out. If you get too hot, take it out and bin it.

A plastic bag for life in the cabinet under the bathroom sink for when I come home covered head to toe in mud, I remove shoes, socks and helmet outside and carefully, slowly walk through the house up stairs and climb into the shower fully dressed. Turn it on to wash off all the surface mud, then strip off put the now wet clothes in the bag, finish my shower and take them down to the washer. Just make sure the bag has no child safety holes in it!

Things I use on your list are SIS water bottles good value for money also Neck tubes and Zip tie are also good choices.

I have the same buff! Got it from the motorbike show donkeys years ago!

Energy gels keep them in the freezer then put them in your water bottle when you go for your ride 👍

My hack is baby wipes :) Give your bike a wipe down after every ride with some baby wipes - makes a full clean much easier when it's needed!

I got a box of cycling cleaning stuff, and the box which it came in is where I keep and re-use the cleaning things. I can also fill the box with water when I need it for cleaning too (boring hack, but useful ;) )

Katie, you are not being extra when it comes to the colour coding. I think it is a good idea because at an instance you know what lead goes to what item so please stop downing yourself, you do that alot and you should be proud of what you have done to change your life. (That's my 2 pence worth for the day!)

Same bags are from tesco))the one i got will outlive me. Bastard is 7 yrs old and did not change a bit. I grew older, that bag never! Buff is amazin, use it as scarf, covid mask and pretend to rob mask

I find a muscle massage stick ,better than a foam roller .coz you can use them sitting in a chair ,sitting up in bed and you can apply as much pressure as your arm muscles 💪 allow 😊

Buffs in hot weather (Malaysia) wet and cool. Brilliant. Use it on my motorbike and never thought to use whilst cycling - it shall be used next time (37 degrees yday)

I always have pipe cleaners and zip ties handy too. Chamois cream 👏 and the neck tube 👌

Great vids, love watching them. Curious, what font do you use in your intro... so clean and professional

always nice to see a new video. love your channel

Hey Katie, do you use Squirt for chain lube? What about doing a comparison between wax, dry and wet lube?

Watching you cheers me up

Hi Katie hope your well, great ideas there think ill get one of the zipp locs they look great i love a gadget. Dunno if I missed your vlog but did you put your vid out on your rosedale chimney climb? Might of missed it ill have a look. What gears are you using for your climbing I need to do more what your doing. Training for next year need to manage bigger climbs, whats your secret in this please need help.

Great tips. What gloves would you recommend to keep hands warm - apart from plastic ones - mine are freezing despite wearing 2 pairs

I like number 2 and will get one; with you on 3,9 and 10. I too use have electrical tape around my bidons.

I keep a pair of Nitrile gloves on hand for any repairs or numb fingers.

I use those hessian bags too for exactly the same reason! 👌

Z-lock lock, they are amazing it's a full 100%, total, complete certainty, that you will loose a bike one day, that you took time to "secure" to something with a piece of crap you paid for and lost that too. Look on YT for how much thicker locks of this construction are breached with no noise in under 10 sec just by pure brute forcing using short piece of pipe, rod. You say leave a bike for few minutes....... You can literally put your foot into the look and lift your body up on this thing and it will break. This shopuld be forbidden, and consumer protection bodies around the world should force 100% compensation for every bike lost with this type of useless lock.

Packs of velcro straps or cable ties. Handy for strapping rattling objects to your frame

I bought myself a foam roller after watching one of your videos proclaiming the benefits of them. Sad to say though, I barely use it. Mainly because I keep forgetting all about it. But I promise, I'll try and make an effort and use it more often... Buff necktube pulled up on your head after you've just snotted on it?! LMAO!

Sorry ? but am I missing your link to the Water bottles ????

Hot and northern does it for me.

Always good vlogs skinny k just a quick question r the pics behind u ur pics or someone's else hope ur keep good xx

Keep one swiss knife . That will a life saver in many situation

Great ideas! I've been offline due to internet malfunction. I need to catch up on the rest of your videos. I've missed you!

My biggest hack is press the premenations button! Be one of the 64600 is great!

Great vid. Is the water bottle BPA-FREE? Thanks.

Yeah i got the bike lock thanks to you. Great thing that is!

Priceless tips, thankyou Katie 😁👍

Nice. Great video info. All the way from LA!!

Greetings from Dublin, love the videos

Love this video Kay Kay ☺️❤️

Zip ties in the saddle bag

Hahahaha. Ok .. in lieu of those fancy bags.. I use Walmart or Costco plastic bags (double or tripled up). When they wesr out, jist toss out and get more. Free. Chamois cream.. buy Vaseline or Vagisil