Analyzing 100,000 km of Riding Far
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.
Read more →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.
Read more →Advice on choosing gear ratios for long-distance cycling by combining the rider’s sustainable power and preferred cadence with route information.
Read more →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.
Read more →A variety of sleeping strategies and sleeping equipment are presented that people in bikepacking races use to get some efficient rest.
Read more →Having a planned schedule & updating it frequently helps ultra-distance cyclists stay focused, motivated & assess their rate of progress towards the finish.
Read more →Having comfortable clothing is essential for long-distance cylcing. Bikepackers cannot carry much extra clothing, so every item must be chosen wisely.
Read more →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.
Read more →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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