Bike to School Checklist
How can you encourage your student to bike to school? Biking to school is not only an efficient means of transport, but it also provides exercise that will help your kids with learning. But before you send your kid to bike to school, make sure he has everything to arrive there safely. If you can check off this list, you know your kid will be prepared to bike to school.
Note: This list is intentionally extensive. Not every student will bring every item when they bike to school.
Step 1: The Two Essentials
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
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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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