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Analyzing 100,000 km of Riding Far

January 5, 2017 Chris Leave a comment

I analyze 7 years of cycling data, looking at the total distance per year and month, longest and hilliest rides, and how much of the world I’ve covered.

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Gear Ratios for Bikepacking & Ultra-Distance Cycling

November 1, 2016 Chris

Advice on choosing gear ratios for long-distance cycling by combining the rider’s sustainable power and preferred cadence with route information.

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Environmental Effects on Cycling Speed: Wind, Elevation & Air Temperature

Chris

Exactly how much of an effect wind speed, wind direction, elevation and air temperature each has on the speed of typical long-distance cyclists is analyzed.

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Sleeping Strategies & Equipment for Bikepacking Races

Chris

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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Schedule & Goals in Bikepacking Races

Chris

Having a planned schedule & updating it frequently helps ultra-distance cyclists stay focused, motivated & assess their rate of progress towards the finish.

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Comfortable & Versatile Bike Clothing

Chris

Having comfortable clothing is essential for long-distance cylcing. Bikepackers cannot carry much extra clothing, so every item must be chosen wisely.

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Route Planning for Bikepacking Races

October 30, 2016 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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Introduction & Summary of Factors that Determine Cycling Speed

Chris

Aerodynamics, weight, rolling resistance & mechanical resistance all determine cycling speed, but how much do each of these affect long-distance cyclists?

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