11 Things To Keep In Your Car For Mountain Biking!

[@tonyo4984]

My Joe Blow track pump is at least 20 years old and still works perfectly, other pumps have come and gone!. That and my workstand are probably the best cycling investments I made.

[@mattlyone3147]

I have one too it's even older works great

[@tommycooperfish]

Not solely bike related but high vis and decent torch/spotlight for dark car parks or roadside maintenance helps, even more so for winters.

[@gmbn]

Great idea!

[@RobHill00]

I have a tool bag which has everything for my bike in so if I’m doing some maintenance at home everything is all in one place and I just chuck it in the car when I go riding. No point driving a few hours away and forgetting something or not being able to fix your bike so I have everything in the car. I also so take a track pump and a track stand as I have to remove both wheels to fit it in my car, makes it easier to check your gears, lube the chain etc saves dumping it on the seat and bars. I do take a 15lt water tub and a worx hand held pressure washer in winter saves queuing for the bike wash. So I basically have a portable bike cave!🤪

[@mattgies]

I also have a toolbox in the back of my car. It contains (among other things) a set of full-size hex keys. A multitool doesn't always do the job.

[@bikecommuter24]

Just a note on the first aid kit, check the expiration dates on the packages, I just looked my kit over and everything expired two years ago, time to order new stuff. I like to bring along a small bag of biscuits-cookies-crackers to have with a cup of coffee or tea after the ride its a nice treat. Sort of afternoon tea after a ride. For the Van I would get a couple of those magnetic base LED work lights ( torches for my UK friends) they are so handy when its dark, beats trying to tilt your head with a headlight or holding a flashlight-torch in your mouth trying to work on something like a broken lace on your shoe or the knot won't come loose. FYI the corkscrew on a Swiss Army style knife is great for those knots just screw the corkscrew into the knot and apply pressure and the knot will come loose. 😀 LOL I might have to look into those velcro closure shoes. 😆

[@haemmertime]

I also have a small 1st aid-kit in my backpack, nothing to special but it covers for most of what I would recommend to treat by yourself. A bit of disinfectant, different kinds of plaster, bandages ...

[@Bazza1968]

Spare brake pad spacers as they always go amiss and a bunch of elastic bands as they don't always clip into place that well- for those of us who need to remove wheels...

[@marcclish]

Mobi V15 portable pressure washer... plugs into the lighter socket a it fits nicely in the passenger side footwell

[@MrKeefy]

Will check that out 👍

[@fatbikemontage2931]

I have a set of bungee cords, handy for hanging across the back of the boot or van as a makeshift washing line and hanging wet knee pads, shoes, helmets etc on, so if you are far from home they haven’t grown mould on by the time you can get them washed.

[@edu4818]

that van looks sick !

[@downhill64]

Another great video from Neil, very helpful.

[@kevinw6282]

Thorough for sure! Wish I had a more "dedicated" space in vehicle, I have to keep my stuff tidy and easily removable since the rear of my vehicle is not bike use only and is smaller, so I have worked a lot of the same kit into crates or bins so that it's contained and quickly removable. Towels - I always have a few towels laying around. Wipe the bike off. Wipe me off. Put on the seat so I don't get the seat filthy. Lots of uses. Is the dipstick for checking blinker fluid? :)

[@charlie9ine]

Topeak Mini Ratchet is absolutely the best tool ever.

[@Bubelud]

I have one older Camelbak water bladder that I don't use anymore so I fill it with water at home and take it with me in the car when I go to the rides. After sweaty ride I hang the bladder on the car's roof rack and use it like a shower. Just to fresh up a little so I don't have to sit in the car all sweaty and sticky. It makes rides back home much more pleasant, for me and for the car seats. 🙂

[@Alioune818]

Fantastic

[@rupedog]

Like to see what the Lock picking lawyer has to say about that key box! Opened with a bit of drinks can!

[@JohnSmith-fv2yn]

Great video. I love when you make videos

[@pughmtb9628]

I think Neil’s van needs an overhaul, A couple of episodes of transforming Neil’s van into an MTB van with better storage for all his kit and spares and a better way of securing the bikes that can be removed so it can still be used as a van. It will also give me ideas for my van 😂

[@GelMibson-u2y]

Cologne, sweatpants and hoodie for the post ride grocery store or pub.

[@rupedog]

Dry socks....and a pair of crocs😁🤘

[@karelmacha5431]

Aeropress - thumbs up!

[@mtbville]

Good stuff 👍

[@danleil9897]

Spare skewers. Found out the hard way

[@jamesweldon8118]

Great vid

[@igorlushchyshyn2529]

Awesome 😎👍

[@gmbn]

Thanks! ✌️

[@akairborne]

It's good to know that Neil keeps some lube in the back of his van. And it's awesome to see him using the awesome aeropress coffee maker!

[@haemmertime]

Oh you

[@kevinlane8011]

GMBN vs GCN surf off video. The people want to see this

[@TheButlerNZ]

Couple of 250ml cans of "Energy Drink" sugar and bubbles in a can. Choose your fav caffeine hit. They last forever, fit into a pack or even bum bag, and a 250ml shot before a climb ride helps with those heart attacks on the way up (or is that just me). I have a cheap zip up 6-pack chilly bag with a couple of cans and a few nut/muesli bars and it keeps itself cool even sitting over the motor in my ol van. Also doesn't hurt to keep a battery backup for your phone in the car lighter socket for that day you forgot to charge the phone/camera last night. (I've charged the camera in my pack on the climb just enough for the run back down at least twice now)

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

1. A mountain 2. A bike. This only works in America where a whole DH track fits in our vehicles.

[@mtb_jackson8636]

I just wanted to stop by and say I love what you do and this account and I also love Blake he's so cool but keep up the good work

[@gmbn]

Thanks Jackson! Appreciate it 🙏

[@stu7588]

I have just passed my test am going to mibi get a roof rack or just stick it in the boot haha can't wait to go to some different trails and bike parks

[@stu7588]

Bot

[@robertshea5159]

Best bet is to keep your keys on you. Combo lock key boxes are very easy to open, even by unskilled lockpickers. I use a surf wallet. Peace

[@Birdpoo777]

Tubeless tire plug repair kit with plugs injectors and or valve cores, sealant, bars and GU, local mtnbike maps, chargers for garmin, phone, iPod, etc with power bank, water bottle with filter, chamois cream, sunscreen and bug spray

[@stevengoodwin3154]

I take a shower tent. I use it for changing. It can also be used as a portable toilet or even a shower.

[@Hatzi_29]

Hello 👋 your very good at mtb

[@scoobyben1979]

Oh and spare wheel for Blake

[@agrsk8r]

I usually carry all of my tools and mountain bike gear in the car by default. And since I drive a Nissan Juke, I normally don't have room for passengers. 🤣

[@okayatbikes1909]

Food. I usually keep something in my pack. It’s hard to make safe decisions when you’ve bonked.

[@mattmccann7383]

New vid lets go

[@gmbn]

🤘

[@MrAdambinnie]

What's that net on the wall Neil and how is it attached?

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

Yepppppppp agreed

[@jamesdiston4352]

Based on bitter experience a spare mech hanger is an essential spare not just a nice to have. Quick link for the chain too.

[@PaulMoody]

One thing you forgot to pack - an emtb so you can leave the car at home 😆 (haven’t driven to trails in over a year since getting a Turbo Levo)

[@manujay9510]

You FORGETING YOUR BIKE!!!🤣 Where s your bike!?😆

[@TheBikeRoom]

Bike light and charged up batteries?

[@victortabacaru7438]

wow, you guys have cars??

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome good to no 💪🤘

[@gmbn]

Glad you found this useful, Tomas! 👍

[@yuukibriggs6623]

What knee pads is Neil wearing they look sick ?

[@electricstudentpilot]

Sick video !

[@gmbn]

Thanks 🔥

[@Velo1010]

This is ideal except for one problem: car break ins. The U.S. has a massive, out of control problem with car burglaries. Last week I came back after an 1.5 hour ride. The vehicle next to me has its window broken. Someone broke into the vehicle next to mine. Yea thieves suck balls. Losers. Failures. So I keep a bare minimum in my Jeep.

[@bad_puppy_6740]

Shock pump?

[@erinb4919]

Basically my car is my garage 🤔

[@nandoazevedo5751]

So I just need a van

[@scoobyben1979]

What about your bike?

[@glensainsbury428]

Toilet roll!

[@Birdpoo777]

The key is the van: in my opinion, this is the most essential part of mountain bike traveling and commuting. The ability to just roll the bikes in and store the gear is so important but not available with the typical car, truck or even suburban. I wish there were more options out there and that manufactures took this into consideration: for example; the ability to easily remove seats from an SUV

[@SimonBauer7]

this. i prefer smaller ones like the renault kangoo, vw caddy or ford tourneo. easier to park if you ever go into a city.

[@jamescollingham9172]

Never use those combination key locks. There are many videos on line showing you how they can be broken into in seconds…they are hopeless

[@jamescollingham9172]

They also signpost that you are not near your vehicle

[@Mason-Mtb]

4th

[@fud1376]

Don't own one so.........Ha !

[@bigmanliam2610]

3rd notice

[@gmbn]

🥉👍

[@scriptosaurusrex]

Battery Bank incase you run out of juice, but need to make an urgent call.

[@gmbn]

Good idea! Or one of those cigarette lighter USB chargers?

[@scriptosaurusrex]

@@gmbn I have one of those too, but the nice thing about the battery bank is that it is fuel independent. Say there's no reception on the road and you have to go back up a footpath/trail, you can bring the bank with you! Reducing the time you need to wait to make the call!

[@tonyo4984]

I have a 1600 lumen front light, which is a great light for evening rides. It can also be used as a battery bank and is one of the reasons I chose it so I can stick it in the backpack on full day rides as a battery backup.

[@scriptosaurusrex]

@@tonyo4984 great solution!

[@paulseyfert1482]

Another biking video that advertises car usage. Where's the "stop driving, take the train to Verbier, Crans-Montana, stmoritz,..." Video? And I wonder where all these people come from who park their monster SUV on the bike lane / wheel chair access way come from and then have excuses like "oh, but I'm a cyclist myself, one a month in summer if it's dry I drive to the trail center, which is why I need such a big car that doesn't fit into any parking spot for the rest of the year"

[@michaelpaskins889]

can you do a video where you the best bike on the market and look into things like budget, capability, design and looks. 🥇⛰🚲

[@demolitiondimitri1727]

Bro, I don't even have a car.

[@anitalandkroon]

Great video 😃 I take a lot of stuff 😀 but I don't have a keysafe 🫤 And I always bring clean clothes ❤

[@Velo1010]

This is ideal except for one problem: car break ins. The U.S. has a massive, out of control problem with car burglaries. Last week I came back after an 1.5 hour ride. The vehicle next to me has its window broken. Someone broke into the vehicle next to mine. Yea thieves suck balls. Losers. Failures. So I keep a bare minimum in my Jeep.