“It’s simple: you need a saddle bag, otherwise if you get a puncture you're f---ed. Pros carry saddle bags when they are out training by themselves too. Ryder Hesjedal (of Cannondale-Garmin) has a whole MacGyver pack. He’s got everything. It’s the most incredible thing I have ever seen. But judge what you take based on how far you ride. For a short ride you probably only need one spare tube and a puncture repair kit, so take a small fitted saddle bag that is fastened on tight so it doesn't shake around. It should be full so you don’t have stuff rattling around, so get the right size bag that is fit for purpose. As for your pump, just keep it subtle and make sure it matches your bike. You don’t want some horrible thing bolted to your bike. I don’t take any food with me on rides any more. I just take some money and stop at a cafe. It’s much more fun.”