Sleep Deprivation in Bikepacking Races
Sleep deprivation is dangerous for cyclists, so the risks involved in doing ultra-distance cycling and bikepacking races are discussed in light of this.
Read more ...Sleep deprivation is dangerous for cyclists, so the risks involved in doing ultra-distance cycling and bikepacking races are discussed in light of this.
Read more ...Cyclists are advised to wear a helmet, a rear-view mirror improves safety in certain situations and the bike itself should be checked to see if it’s safe.
Read more ...Cyclists need passive lighting that reflects light coming from elsewhere to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.
Read more ...Cyclists need active (powered) lighting to illuminate the road ahead, to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.
Read more ...The risk involved in cycling is compared to other modes of transport & the risk of doing ultra-distance cycling is compared to other recreational activities.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Telling cyclists to “Ride Safely!” annoys me because it’s a pointless instruction that has implicit connotations that are detrimental to the intended goal.
Read more ...Mike Hall won various bikepacking races, founded the Transcontinental Race and inspired people all over the world to ride farther than they thought possible.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Analyses of the probability of finishing the Transcontinental Race, distribution of finish times and distance ridden per day across the first four editions.
Read more ...Extraordinary cycling efforts are worthy of praise but we shouldn’t forget the people who face far greater challenges everyday without receiving recognition.
Read more ...The VeloViewer Explorer score rates your Strava activities based on how many map tiles you’ve visited. It’s giving me extra motivation to ride on new roads.
Read more ...Cyclists are occasionally chased or attacked by dogs, bears and other animals. A variety of strategies are described for how to deal with this.
Read more ...Using a navigation device that has the desired functions and is reliable can save a lot of time in bikepacking races and when doing long-distance cycling.
Read more ...Advice on what types of bags to use for bikepacking and how they can be mounted. Also, whether to use fenders/mudguards for long-distance cycling.
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