Lights
Rule 60 of the Highway Code states:
“At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen.28 Oct 2020
Reflectors
At least one red rear reflector and four amber pedal reflectors.
Brakes
You need two functioning brakes. (The front brake operates from the right-hand lever and the rear brake from the left.)
Bell
It is mandatory by law to have a bell but be prepared to call out with a cheery, ‘Hello ….Thank you’.
Equipment list.
Helmet
Gloves
Water bottle
Multi tool – plus allen keys and wrench.
Mini Pump
Puncture repair kit and tyre levers
Spare inner-tube
Lightweight jacket
Mobile Phone
Emergency snacks
Emergency money.
Some bicycle repair shops offer ‘slime’ within the tyres to help prevent punctures.