What to buy for a dike bike ride
A dike bike ride needs more than food and drinks at the finish. Plan supplies for cyclists on the route, a clear start and finish area, basic bike repairs, and changing weather. Use the quantities in your participant list to scale refreshments, cups, plates, and lunch packs. Check the route materials early too: arrows, signs, bib numbers, safety vests, and printed maps are easy to remember only after they are missing.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentsqty 2
- Foldable tablesqty 8
- Folding chairsqty 12
- Buffet tablesqty 3
- High tablesqty 4
- Tableclothsqty 10
Sports equipment
- Route arrowsqty 30
- Route signsqty 12
- Bib numbersqty 60
- Safety vestsqty 12
- Bike pumpsqty 4
- Tire leversqty 8
- Inner tubesqty 12
- Bike repair kitsqty 4
- Cable tiesqty 100
- Wheelchair-accessible ribbonqty 4
- Reflective tapeqty 4
- Bike locksqty 20
Tableware
- Reusable drinking cupsqty 80
- Coffee cupsqty 60
- Platesqty 80
- Cutlery setsqty 80
- Serving plattersqty 10
- Serving tongsqty 6
Kitchen
- Coffee machinesqty 2
- Kettlesqty 2
- Thermos flasksqty 6
- Coolersqty 6
- Food warmersqty 4
- Cutting boardsqty 4
- Chef's knifeqty 4
- Measuring cupsqty 4
- Bottle openersqty 4
Equipment
- Portable speakersqty 2
- Microphone
- Extension cordsqty 4
- Power stripsqty 4
Lighting
- LED light stringsqty 4
- Rechargeable lanternsqty 6
Cleaning
- Waste binsqty 8
- Hand broomsqty 2
- Litter pickersqty 4
- Bucketsqty 4
- Spongesqty 8
- Washing-up basinsqty 6
- Hand soap dispensersqty 4
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Flashlightsqty 4
Decorations
- Buntingqty 6
- Balloonsqty 60
- Chalkboardsqty 4
- Chalk markersqty 8
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Tea - 100 bags
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Sports drink - 60 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White buns - 80 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 60 pieces
- Butter - 4 packs
- Cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Aged cheese - 2 kilogram
- Cooked ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast - 2 kilogram
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Jam - 4 jars
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Peppers - 3 kilograms
- Red onions - 1 kilogram
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Potato salad - 8 kilograms
- Pasta salad - 8 kilograms
- Feta - 1 kilogram
- Olives - 1 kilogram
- Croutons - 4 bags
- Sunflower oil - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Herb butter - 12 tubs
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 6 kilograms
- Oranges - 40 pieces
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Currant buns - 60 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Bitterballen - 200 pieces
- Vegetarian bitterballen - 100 pieces
- Satay sauce - 3 jars
- Tomato soup - 8 liters
- Vegetable soup - 8 liters
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Herb butter - 12 tubs
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Hand sanitizer gel - 6 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Sandwich bags - 200 pieces
- Ziplock bags - 100 pieces
- Disposable lighters - 4 pieces
Tips
- Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add water for the remaining route. Chill drinks in coolers and keep extra supplies at the finish.
- Prepare one lunch pack per registered cyclist, plus around 5% extra for late additions or damaged packs. Pack snacks so they can be handed out quickly at a rest point.
- Take at least one pump, tire levers, a repair kit, cable ties, and spare inner tubes for the group. Match the number of spare tubes to the bicycle types expected.
- Bring route arrows and signs for every decision point, with a small reserve for wind or damage. Pack reflective tape and safety vests before loading the route materials.
- Set out reusable drinking cups, plates, cutlery, serving platters, and tongs before food arrives. Keep coffee cups, kettles, coffee machines, and thermos flasks together so the hot-drinks station can open immediately.
Frequently asked questions
- How many drinks do I need for a dike bike ride?
- Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add more according to the route length and forecast. Keep a reserve of about 10% so a warm day or a delayed group does not empty the coolers.
- How much food should I buy for a cycling event?
- Prepare one lunch pack and at least one snack portion per registered cyclist. Add around 5% extra portions, especially when registrations may change close to the ride.
- What bike repair supplies should I bring?
- Bring bike pumps, tire levers, bike repair kits, cable ties, and spare inner tubes. For a larger group, prepare at least one complete repair setup for every 25 to 30 cyclists and adjust the tubes to the bikes being used.
- How many route signs do I need for a bike ride?
- Use one arrow or route sign at every turn, junction, and point where riders could leave the route, plus about 10% spare signs. Prepare them at least one day before the ride so missing or damaged signs can be replaced.
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