2017 was a great first year for Ride Far with over 100,000 separate visits. I summarize some of the year’s highlights, give links to new pages and key blog posts, and announce what is planned for the future.
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Comparison of power data collected from PowerTap GS and Stages 2nd generation cycling power meters. No significant differences were found in average power, power in any part of a typical range of values, and no change between when the cyclist was fresh or fatigued.
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We all want to stay safe when cycling. Advice on risk level, types of crashes, how to avoid them, safety equipment, sleep deprivation & dealing with animals.
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Time efficiency when off the bike is at least as important as cycling speed when trying to improve your rate of progress in bikepacking races.
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Contains a lot of useful content about riding far. Well-written and reasonably well-organized. Highlights include the training & nutrition chapters.
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Report from a week of idyllic riding on Alpine roads, some gravel and some trails in the northern French Alps, including highlights from my action camera.
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The Edge 1030 has a larger screen than the Edge 1000 and has excellent daytime visibility and the battery life is finally sufficient for ultra-distance cycling.
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VeloViewer Explorer scores divide the map into small tiles and counts how many you’ve ridden through. I’m trying to tick off as many as possible.
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636 different people have started one or more of the first five Transcontinental Races. How do the finish and scratch rates compare across editions?
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Telling cyclists to “Ride Safely!” annoys me because it’s a pointless instruction that has implicit connotations that are detrimental to the intended goal.
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Preview of which riders are likely to be the main contenders in the upcoming race and who else might be interesting to follow.
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Support teams should not be allowed in ultra-distance cycling because they increase costs, vehicles are unnecessary & riders should make their own decisions.
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Mike Hall won various bikepacking races, founded the Transcontinental Race and inspired people all over the world to ride farther than they thought possible.
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I’ve just been interviewed for The Bike Show podcast discussing the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, a new bikepacking race that is currently happening in Australia.
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The cranks on 70% of new bikes are the wrong length. Appropriate length cranks can help to increase comfort and avoid injuries when cycling long distances.
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