Miles Porter, head of activities with BSpoke Tours and Cycling For Softies, has some packing tips for commuting and touring.
1. Commute in style
If you’re committed to commuting, but want to bring a change of clothes, laptop and lunch, then panniers can maximise carrying capacity without ruining your ride or sapping your energy the way a backpack can.
“For a more appealing look, Brooks panniers are not only the most famous bike bags, they are classics in terms of style and usability,” says Porter.
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2. Secure the store
On a regular commute, through water and road salt soaked streets, look for tough, waterproof but lightweight fabric panniers with a secure fastening mechanism, roll-top or flap-down cover and a zip or draw-string inside to keep valuables safe.
“It’s also crucial to ensure that your bike is well balanced with the weight evenly distributed from side to side,” says Porter.
3. Pack to protect
When you’re packing laptops, tablets or MP3 players use padded cases or bubble wrap to stop them moving around.
4. Take a tour bag
5. Make life easy
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