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Back to School Checklist

Bike Back to School Checklist

              Bike to School Checklist

It's that time of year - the air is filled with the scent of freshly sharpened pencils. At SouthWest Bicycles we've got everything you need for heading back to school - by bike. From helmets, bells and lights to packs, racks and water bottles, we'll make sure you head back to the classroom safely and in style. At SouthWest Bicycles we're all about encouraging commuting by two wheels instead of four, and our staff loves to share tips and experiences!

Note: This list is intentionally extensive. Not every student will bring every item on every ride.

Step 1: The Two Essentials

  • Bike
  • Helmet

Step 2: Primary Options

(Base choices on individual needs and preferences)

Key transit items

  • Water (in bottles or hydration pack)
  • Eye protection (sunglasses or clear lenses)
  • Street map
  • Lock
  • Medical info/emergency contact card
  • First aid items

Core bike repair items

  • Spare tube or tubes (and/or patch kit)
  • Pump or CO2 inflator (with cartridge)
  • Tire levers
  • Multi Tool
  • Saddlebag to hold tools and spare tubes etc.
  • Bell
  • Mirror
  • Headlight

  • Taillight with blinking option

Storage/equipment options

  • Backpack, hydration pack or messenger (sling) bag
  • Handlebar bag
  • Cargo rack
  • Panniers

Fenders

  • Rack straps or bungee cords

Step 2: Primary Options (cont.)

Clothing options for variable weather

  • Rainwear or stowaway windbreaker
  • Insulation layer for cool air
  • Leg bands
  • Shoe covers
  • Visibility vest
  • Gloves
  • Cycling socks
  • Skullcap or headband
  • Padded shorts or tights
  • Wicking jersey or top
  • Gloves Cycling socks
  • Skullcap or headband

Personal

  • Chamois cream/skin lotion
  • Sunscreen

Step 3: Post-Ride Items

(Carry with you, or store in advance at destination)

  • Change of clothing
  • Off-bike footwear options
  • Toiletry kit
  • Towel/washcloth
  • Small, quick-dry towel (for cleanups)
  • Baby wipes (popular for cleanups)

Step 4: Other Possibilities

  • First-aid items
  • Lip balm
  • Cell phone
  • Cash/credit card/ID
  • Energy food/gels/drinks
  • Strips of duct tape (for repairs)

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- Insulated bottle, keeps liquid cold (or warm) for more than 2h - Made from BPA-free, taste-less and odour free polypropylene - Internal metallic PET and polyethylene foam insulation - Fits all standard bottle cages - Made in France - 550ml
- Excellent bottle retention - Easy bottle insertion and removal - Adapts to different bottle diameters - Material: Technopolymer resin and reinforced composite materials - Lightweight: 30 g
$4.89
• Composite construction • Fits standard bottles
$4.99
- Made in the USA - Enables Take a Look Original Eyeglass Mirror to fit helmets - Does not work with Take a Look Compact Eyeglass Mirror
$5.09 - $7.99
Sunlite's Alloy Cage comes in a rainbow of colors to match your bike. It's light, holds fast and looks great.
$5.69
Let everyone know your coming with Sunlite's Candy Mini Bell. It comes in a variety of colors to match your bike and gives you a resounding "ping." It fits most bars and can be used right or left handed.
$5.69
Let everyone know your coming with Sunlite's Gel Bell. It makes the classic "ring-ring" sound that everyone loves. It fits most bars and can be used right or left handed.
$5.95
CatEye's nylon bottle cage is impact resistant and lightweight at just 29 grams.
$5.95
Fear no bike commute with OnGuard's saddle and accessory tether. A sturdy steel cable with permanently fastened loops at either end provides a high degree of security for your bike. 5mm thick, flexible steel cable is tough as nails, and a vinyl coating protects your bike's paint from scratches.
$5.99
Keep your water bottle within easy reach with Bontrager's Handlebar Bottle Cage Mount, which clamps to standard cruiser and flat handlebars and allows you to add a bottle cage to the front of your bike. • Handlebar-mounted cages get the water bottle up close and personal • Clamp only (cage sold separately) • Fits both 22.2mm and 25.4mm bars • Aluminum
$5.99
Planet Bike's PB Cage holds your bottle securely with sturdy 6.2mm-diameter 6061-aluminum tubing and comes in a variety of colors so you can coordinate your bike down to the last detail.
$6.19
Tote your potables and never run out of water on the road! Designed to easily mount to your bike's bottle braze-ons these alloy cages are a must-have for commuters, couriers, and anyone spending enough time in the saddle to work up a thirst. - Light, durable, rust-proof, alloy - Perfect for most 16-22oz bike bottles - Bolts not included (use the ones on your frame)
$6.59
Origin-8's Pro Lite Alloy Cage is made of light and durable aluminum and provides a secure grip on your bottles. It's perfect for all your bikes and adds a touch of class.
$6.99
- .5L SKS water bottle - Made in Netherlands
$6.99
- Universal alloy water bottle cage - Hardware included - Size: 6mm
$7.79
•Lightweight, compact design •Easy-read compass •Alloy construction
$7.79
•Handlebar mount •Right or left hand use •Fits all bicycles •Alloy ping style bell
$7.99
- Rigid alloy construction - Weighs only 65.2 grams
$7.99
Clear and Classic Ring Cut through traffic noise and make yourself known on the road while protecting yourself from the risk of auto and pedestrian accidents. Features - Classic ring - Low profile with clean minimalist design - Thumb spring trigger - Quick Assembly: Easy screwdriver assembly installation on 22.2 mm bar - Alloy dome with molded thermoplastic mounting - Weight: 0.04 lb / 18g
$7.99
Sleek Design Save precious bar space. Features - Classic bell sound - Sleek and unobtrusive design saves precious bar space - Lever action perpendicular to bar - Quick Assembly: Tool-free - strap easily mounts to any size bar 22.2 to 25.4 mm - Alloy dome with molded thermoplastic mounting - Weight: 0.06 lb / 30g
$7.99
Dimension Mini Bells take up less room on handlebars and fit 40mm or narrower. Check out the video for a YouTube sound clip!
$7.99
Dimension Mini Bells take up less room on handlebars and fit 40mm or narrower. Check out the video for a YouTube sound clip!
$7.99
Medium sized bells with exciting and classic designs to fit a range from 46mm to 60mm wide. Check out the video for a YouTube sound clip!
$7.99
Medium sized Bells with exciting and classic designs and fit a range from 46mm to 60mm wide. Check out the video for a YouTube sound clip!
$7.99
Dimension Mini Bells take up less room on handlebars and fit 40mm or narrower. Check out the video for YouTube sound clips!
$7.99
Dimension Mini Bells take up less room on handlebars and fit 40mm or narrower. Check out the video for a YouTube sound clip!
$7.99
Dimension Mini Bells take up less room on handlebars and fit 40mm or narrower. Check out the video for a YouTube sound clip!
$7.99
JET is a biodegradable bottle made in food-grade squeezable polyethylene. The bottle has a sporty, sophisticated, and practical design that made it possible for us to achieve greater resistance for the bottle body while retaining unaltered its lightness and softness. Distinguished by an elegant and sinuous profile, the JET comes with a contoured bottle body with a smaller diameter for easier and improved handling, insertion, and removal of the water bottle under any circumstance. The standard 74mm diameter of the JET ensures it can be used with all the commercially available cages.
$7.99
This little bell from Origin-8 is light and LOUD! A flick of your finger and the Ding! Ding! rings clear for all to hear.
$7.99
• Dual-density, lightweight PE and Kraton rubber bottle • Tasteless and odorless • Pull top valve • Bottle does not contain (Bisphenol A,BPA) or Phthalates • 24oz
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