Avoiding Bike Crashes & What To Do If You Crash
This page is under construction, but will include advice on how to avoid many common causes of bike crashes and what to do if you do crash.
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Causes & Types of Bike Crashes
Bike crashes are categorized based on what was the primary cause of an incident and advice is given on how some types of crashes might be avoided.
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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.
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Degree of Risk of Cycling & Doing Bikepacking Races
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.
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Unsupported vs. supported ultra-distance bike races
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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Dealing With Animals While Cycling
Cyclists are occasionally chased or attacked by dogs, bears and other animals. A variety of strategies are described for how to deal with this.
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Roadside Bike Repairs
Repairs are explained that you should be able to perform on the road when doing self-supported bikepacking races and long-distance cycling.
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Sleeping Strategies & Equipment for Bikepacking Races
A variety of sleeping strategies and sleeping equipment are presented that people in bikepacking races use to get some efficient rest.
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