Another essential item – or rather items – are the bits and pieces you need to get your bike up and running again if your inner tube springs a leak.

These kits are ideal if you’re travelling light and you don’t want to fit a spare inner tube in your saddlebag or pocket. They’ve got everything you need to get back on the road, in a handy package that will fit easily in your pocket, and won’t snag or catch on anything.

Lezyne Lever Patch Kit
Patches? Check. Tyres levers? Check. Colourful smooth aluminium case? Check. This kit certainly comes tops for looks and style, as the levers themselves form the sides of the case. Smart!

Weldtite Flat Fix
In addition to patches and levers, this teeny kit also includes some hand wipes so you can de-grease your hands after you’ve finished!

Birzman Feextube
Apart from an amusing name, this little packet of usefulness also includes patches, a tyre boot and a 10-speed chain connector and pin in case you have chain issues when your riding.