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Transcontinental Race No3, 2015

October 30, 2016 Chris

Route overview, race summary, brief results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 3rd edition of the Transconinental Race in 2015.

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Mood, Motivation & Emotions in Bikepacking Races

Chris

Ultra-distance cyclists need to maintain a positive mental approach and deal with intense emotions. Physical exhaustion & mental fatigue make this difficult

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Route Planning for Bikepacking Races

Chris

How to use information from multiple maps to decide which roads are preferable for cycling and how to plan an optimal route that visits specific checkpoints.

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