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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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Ride Far: Bikepacking & Ultra-Distance Cycling Advice

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 & 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!
2022 Transcontinental Race No. 8 – route announcement
Calendar of Bikepacking Races Updated for 2022
Shimano 2×12-speed Dura Ace & Ultegra groups launched
How to add custom data fields to a Garmin device using AppBuilder
The varied definitions of ‘Bikepacking’
Tailfin pannier rack and side pannier bags
Kinekt suspension stem
RedShift Quick-Release Aerobars
Bike setup & packing list for the SUCH bikepacking race
Older posts …

 

   

 

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