Part I of Ride Far covers aspects of bikepacking, long-distance and ultra-distance cycling related to The Rider and contains sections on Rider Comfort, Physical Training, Mental Approach & Strategy, and Rider Safety, each of which contains multiple pages:

Rider Comfort

Riding Position Riding Position
Saddles Saddle Comfort: Saddle, Shorts & Tires
Aerobars Hand Comfort: Handlebars, Aerobars & Gloves
Shoes & Pedals Foot Comfort: Shoes & Pedals
Bike Clothing Comfortable & Versatile Bike Clothing

 

Physical Training

Training Plans Training Plans for Bikepacking Races
Multi-Day Training Rides Multi-Day Training Rides
Riding Technique & Efficiency Riding Technique & Efficiency

 

Mental Approach & Strategy

Emotions Mood, Motivation & Emotions
Time Management Time Management & Measuring Time Efficiency
Goals Schedule & Goals
Route Planning Route Planning
Nutrition Nutrition, Food & Fueling Strategies
Sleeping Equipment Sleeping Strategies & Equipment

 

Rider Safety

Causes of Bike Crashes Causes & Types of Bike Crashes
Risk of Cycling Degree of Risk of Cycling & Doing Bikepacking Races
Active Lighting Active Lighting
Passive Lighting Passive Lighting
Safety Equipment Other Safety Equipment
Avoiding Bike Crashes Avoiding Bike Crashes
Sleep Deprivation Sleep Deprivation
Dealing With Animals Dealing With Animals While Cycling