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Bikepacking & Ultra-Distance Cycling Advice
  • THE RIDER
  • – Rider Comfort
    • Riding Position
    • Saddle Comfort
    • Hand Comfort
    • Foot Comfort
    • Bike Clothing
  • – Physical Training
    • Training Plans
    • Multi-Day Training Rides
    • Riding Technique & Efficiency
  • – Mental Approach & Strategy
    • Mood, Motivation & Emotions
    • Time Management
    • Schedule & Goals
    • Route Planning
    • Nutrition & Fueling Strategy
    • Sleep Strategy & Equipment
  • – Rider Safety
    • Causes of Bike Crashes
    • Degree of Risk
    • Active Lighting
    • Passive Lighting
    • Other Safety Equipment
    • Avoiding Bike Crashes & What To Do If You Crash
    • Sleep Deprivation
    • Dealing with Animals
  • THE BIKE
  • – Bike & Components
    • Important Criteria
    • Frames & Brakes
    • Wheels
    • Gear Shifting
    • Gear Ratios
    • Saddle, Seatpost & Tires
    • Handlebars & Aerobars
    • Pedals & Shoes
  • – Accessories
    • Water Storage
    • Bags, Fenders & Locks
    • Headlights
    • Device Charging Options
    • Navigation Devices
    • Total Equipment Costs
  • – Bike Maintenance
    • Race Preparation
    • Roadside Repairs
    • Tools & Spares
  • – Determinants of Speed
    • Introduction & Summary
    • Method, Finish Times & Power
    • Types of Resistance
    • Actual Effect of Weight
    • Tire Rolling Resistance
    • Air Resistance – Cyclist
    • Air Resistance – Bike
    • Drivetrain & Hubs
    • Environmental Factors
  • BIKEPACKING RACES
  • – Bikepacking Race Calendar
  • – Bikepacking Race History
  • – Race Costs & Budget
  • – The Transcontinental Race
    • Overview
    • TCR No. 1, 2013
    • TCR No. 2, 2014
    • TCR No. 3, 2015
    • TCR No. 4, 2016
    • TCR No. 5, 2017
    • TCR No. 6, 2018
    • TCR No. 7, 2019
    • TCR 2020 & ’21 (cancelled)
    • TCR No. 8, 2022
    • TCR No. 9, 2023
    • Overall Results
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How to be successful in self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking races

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

Part I: 
The Rider

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

Part II: 
The Bike

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

Part III:
Bikepacking Races

2023 Calendar of Bikepacking Races
History of Bikepacking Races
Bikepacking Race Costs & Budget
The Transcontinental Race

 

Part IV: Ride Far Blog

Happy 10th Birthday, Transcontinental Race!
7 Feb '23
2022 Transcontinental Race No. 8 – route announcement
4 Nov '21
Calendar of Bikepacking Races Updated for 2022
31 Oct '21
Shimano 2×12-speed Dura Ace & Ultegra groups launched
3 Sep '21
How to add custom data fields to a Garmin device using AppBuilder
29 May '21
The varied definitions of ‘Bikepacking’
21 Apr '21
Tailfin pannier rack and side pannier bags
30 Nov '20
Kinekt suspension stem
24 Nov '20
RedShift Quick-Release Aerobars
11 Sep '20
Bike setup & packing list for the SUCH bikepacking race
30 Aug '20
Older posts …

 

   

 

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