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How to be successful in self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking races

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Ride Far contains advice and information on self-supported bikepacking, long-distance cycling and ultra-distance cycling (aka ultracycling). Whether racing, pursuing personal challenges or doing more relaxed touring, there is something to benefit everyone.

Part I: 
The Rider

Rider Comfort Physical Training Mental Approach Rider Safety
Rider Comfort Physical Training Mental Approach
& Strategy
Rider Safety
 

Part II: 
The Bike

Bike & Components Bike Accessories Bike Maintenance What Determines Cycling Speed
Bike &
Components
Accessories Bike
Maintenance
What Determines
Cycling Speed
 

Part III:
 Bikepacking 
Races

bikepacking Ultra-Distance Races Costs Transcontinental Race
Overiew &
History
2021 Calendar of
Ultra-Distance Races
Costs &
Budget
Transcontinental
Race

 

Part IV: Ride Far Blog

Tailfin X Series Pannier Racks and Side Pannier Bags
30 Nov '20
Kinekt Suspension Stem
24 Nov '20
Race calendar updated with 2021 events
17 Nov '20
RedShift Quick-Release Aerobars
11 Sep '20
SUCH Race Report
7 Sep '20
Bike setup & packing list for the SUCH bikepacking race
30 Aug '20
Getting back to racing – the SUCH race around Switzerland
28 Aug '20
How to increase the chance that a lost Garmin will be returned to you
26 Aug '20
Tailfin Aeropack review
5 Aug '20
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus: Why no screen upgrade? Edge 1040 coming in 2021?
19 Jun '20
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