When you are enjoying a ride on a trail yo need to be prepeared for almost any emergency situation. Here are a couple of items that you should take with on a long trail ride:

• a hydration pack
• a waterproof jacket or raincoat
• a durable back pack
• enough food and energy bars to sustain your energy levels
• a bycycle pump – you will need a durable pump
• a pair of tyer levers
• A Set of spair tubes
• A carpet needle and thread to repair broken tyres
• Basic cycling toolkit
• A first aid kit containing all the essentials
• Some cash and a cellphone

These items will cover almost any potential emergency and should enable you to comfortably deal with any problems. Most experienced mountain bikers are prepared for these emergencies and being prepared can make the difference between an enjoyable ride on the trail and a day of total misery.