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Unsupported vs. supported ultra-distance bike races

April 19, 2017 Chris 2 Comments

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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Christmas brings humble pie and an alternative perspective of “epic” rides

December 26, 2016 Chris 4 Comments

Extraordinary cycling efforts are worthy of praise but we shouldn’t forget the people who face far greater challenges everyday without receiving recognition.

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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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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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