Introduction
This section gives you a few lists of the essential items needed to get started. More details on items needed for specific activities is covered in some other sections.
Provided |
To purchase |
| Laptop +charger | |
| Mobile device, charger & earphones | |
| Docking station and screen | |
| Keyboard and mouse | |
| Business Cards | restock |
| Sustrans promo leaflets and handouts | restock |
Basic Active equipment:
Provided |
To purchase/personal equipment |
| Bike | Helmet |
| Sustrans Jacket, hoodie/jumper, t-shirt | Cycling Gloves winter & summer |
| Waterproof trousers | Stout shoes (ideally light hiking boots for the winter) |
| Sustrans Pannier bags (if bicycle has pannier rack) | Rucksack (good quality 20- 35 litre capacity, Osprey or similar) |
| Bicycle lights | |
| Buff |
Essentials to carry daily:
| Spare tube for the bike | Tyre levers | Hand Pump (decent quality) |
| Multi-tool/ Allen keys | Adjustable spanner | Tyre boot (a piece of plastic for emergency repair) |
| Insulating/electrical tape | Zip ties | First aid kit |
Top Tips
| 1 | Ask colleagues for recommendations |
| 2 | Give your bike a wash down after winter riding – salt on the road is a component killer. Clean the drivetrain regularly. |
| 3 | Good winter gloves are essential- avoid gloves with an inner lining that are not stitched into place |
| 4 | A comfortable helmet is key- try before you buy |
| 5 | Don’t forget to update the Project Asset register with new purchases |
Helpful Links
Link
Detail
Link to PPE Page of Handbook
Susnet link for up to date discounts