What to Buy and Bring for a Solex Ride

A Solex ride needs more than the bikes themselves. Plan safety gear, route materials and a small repair setup before the group sets off, then prepare enough food, drinks and tableware for the barbecue afterwards. This list also covers practical items that are easy to overlook, such as a spare Solex, power banks and an extension reel. Use your participant count to adjust quantities, especially for helmets, glasses, plates and drinks.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Solexesqty 12
Backup Solex
Bike helmetsqty 13
Safety vestsqty 13
Route mapsqty 15
Bicycle repair kit
Bike pump
Bike locksqty 6
Basic first aid kit

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 4
Chairsqty 14
Waste binsqty 3

Equipment

Barbecue
Coolersqty 3
Portable speaker
Power banksqty 2
Charging cablesqty 3
Extension reel

Tableware

Platesqty 16
Dessert platesqty 16
Glassesqty 30
Coffee cupsqty 16
Cutlery setsqty 16
Serving boardsqty 4
Small bowlsqty 6

Kitchen

Barbecue tongsqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 2
Chilled tablewareqty 2

Lighting

Outdoor string lightsqty 2
Battery lanternsqty 2

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 2
Cleaning spongesqty 4
Hand brush and dustpan

Catering

Groceries
- White bake-at-home rolls - 18 pieces
- Whole wheat bake-off rolls - 12 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 600 grams
- Cream cheese - 400 grams
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Tomatoes - 1,5 kilogram
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Spiced burgers - 18 pieces
- Barbecue sausages - 18 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 6 pieces
- Chicken satay skewers - 18 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 24 pieces
- Corn on the cob - 12 pieces
- Zucchini - 4 pieces
- Bell peppers - 6 pieces
- Mushrooms - 750 gram
- Potato salad - 2 kilogram
- Pasta salad - 2 kilogram
- Green salad - 1.5 kilogram
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Barbecue spice mix - 2 sachets
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Salted nuts - 3 bags
- Olives - 2 jars
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 15 pieces
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 500 grams
- Beer - 48 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- White wine - 3 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Barbecue charcoal - 10 kilogram
- Fire starters - 1 box
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 2 packs
- Wet wipes - 2 packs

Tips

Plan one helmet and one safety vest per rider, plus a spare helmet if your rental provider does not supply replacements. Keep one backup Solex available so a mechanical problem does not stop the group.
Bring one printed route map for every group, plus one extra copy for the organiser. A bicycle repair kit and bike pump should stay with the group rather than at the barbecue location.
For the first hour, allow two to three drinks per person; after that, plan roughly one drink per person per hour. Chill the drinks before departure and use coolers if the route and barbecue area are separate.
Count one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one glass and one cutlery set per participant, then add at least 10 percent extra. This covers breakage, dropped items and guests who need a clean set later.
Charge the phone, portable speaker and power banks the evening before. Bring the correct charging cables and an extension reel, because outdoor barbecue areas rarely have enough accessible sockets.

Frequently asked questions

How many helmets do I need for a Solex ride?: Buy or reserve one helmet per rider, including children or guests joining for only part of the route. Add at least one spare helmet for a group of up to 20 riders, and two spares for larger groups.
How much food and drink should I buy for a Solex ride?: For drinks, allow two to three per person during the first hour and about one per person per following hour. For the barbecue, count one full meal per participant and add 10 percent extra for seconds, dietary substitutions and unexpected guests.
What safety equipment is needed for a Solex ride?: Take a helmet, safety vest and a route map for every rider or group, plus a first aid kit. Bring one bicycle repair kit and one pump for the ride, and check the route for traffic risks before the event.
What should I bring if a Solex breaks down?: Reserve one backup Solex and carry a bicycle repair kit and pump with the group. Keep the organiser’s charged phone and a power bank available so you can contact the rental provider or direct riders to the alternative route within minutes.

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