Better Your Biking Experience With Local Gear

If you are planning on spending a day on the East Bay Bike Path it is always good to be prepared, especially if you have children in tow. You want to be comfortable, protected, and you're probably going to want to eat at some point. Take care of all those concerns with this great gear.

First, lets start with your biking accessories. Safety is always a priority so sporting a helmet that fits you is essential. East Providence Cycle offers a variety of helmets for adults and kids. Oh, did we mention they are currently having a sale?

If you're going to be carrying supplies to make your day a bit more pleasant, you're probably going to need a rack. Your Bike Shop in Warren has a variety of racks and the store is literally right off the path. Mount the rack and use it to hold bags and other items.

You are going to get thirsty. Barrington Books now carries Vapur water bottles. These collapsible, foldable and reusable water bottles can even be frozen for some ice cold H2O.

If you’re planning on covering the whole path, there’s a good chance it’s going to be a bit of a pain in the butt. Literally, your buns are going to be sore from all of that sitting. Add a little comfort to your ride with one of these cushioned seats, also available at Your Bike Shop.

Biking with kids? If your children are still too small to ride their own bikes you can pick up one of these handy buggies at East Providence Cycle. It attaches to the back of your bike so the kids get to sit back and take in the sights while you get in your workout.

No one likes sun in their eyes, including your kids. Protect them with these sunglasses from Teddy Bearskins in Barrington.

Okay, enough about your kids – what about you? Treat yourself to some new athletic apparel and bike in style. Gob Shop carries a variety of athletic clothing like these compression shorts and shirts. They also do embroidering, so buy a bunch and start that cycling club you’ve been dreaming about.

Now that your outfit is taken care of you need something for your feet. Head to Savon Shoes to pick a pair of sneakers that will give you the support and comfort you need during your trip.

All that biking worked up an appetite? We hope you packed a picnic. With so many scenic views and resting areas we highly recommend it. Before you head to the path you may want to stop at some local deli’s and markets to satisfy that hunger craving. Tom’s Market has an excellent prepared food section. Grab a sandwich and some sides there.

Next stop by the Milk & Honey Bazaar. This specialty store is known for its artisan cheeses.  

They even carry insulated bags for only $5 for the impromptu picnicker. 

You can’t have a meal without dessert, right? That’s where Tiverton’s Provender comes in. They bake all of their desserts from scratch, in-house. Hey, you earned that giant cookie.