Lesson 9 - The Pre-Ride Checklist Every Cyclist Should Know

Here's your Booty Butter Academy checklist: 

⛑️ 1. Helmet On 

Check your helmet fits correctly and fasten the straps securely before every ride. 

Give your bike a quick once-over:

• Tyres inflated
• Brakes working
• Chain clean and lubricated
• Quick releases or thru-axles secure

A 30-second inspection can prevent a mechanical issue later. 

💧 3. Hydration 

Take enough water for the distance and weather conditions. For longer rides, consider adding electrolytes to help replace minerals lost through sweat. 

🍌 4. Nutrition 

Heading out for more than an hour? Pack easy-to-eat snacks like bananas, dates, energy bars or your favourite ride fuel. It's much easier to stay energised than to recover after you've run out of energy. 

📱 5. Essentials 

Don't leave home without:

 

• Phone
• ID
• Money or bank card
• Spare tube
• Pump or CO₂ inflator
• Multi-tool

💗 6. Comfort

Before you roll out, apply Booty Butter to create a protective barrier that helps reduce friction from the very first pedal stroke. Comfort starts before your ride—not halfway through it.

 
💡 Coach Booty Says "The best cyclists don't just prepare their bikes—they prepare themselves."

⭐ Gold Star Tip Turn your checklist into a habit. The more consistent your pre-ride routine becomes, the less likely you are to forget something important.

 
❓ Question of the Week What's the one thing you've forgotten before a ride? 

🚴 Helmet 

💧 Water bottle 

🍌 Food 

🔧 Repair kit 

💗 Booty Butter

We've all forgotten something at least once!

 
🎓 Next Week at Booty Butter Academy... 

Lesson 10 – Riding in Different Weather Conditions 

We'll explore:

• Riding in the heat
• Cold-weather comfort
• Wet-weather riding
• Wind management
• How weather affects friction and comfort