Transcontinental Race No. 5, 2017, page 2
Media coverage, full results and links to rider reports from the 2017 Transcontinental Race, No, 5.
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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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Transcontinental Race results: Scratch rate, finish time & distance per day
Analyses of the probability of finishing the Transcontinental Race, distribution of finish times and distance ridden per day across the first four editions.
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Method, Finish Times & Effects of Increasing Power on Cycling Speed
The effect of increasing cycling power on average speed was investigated and finish times predicted for a longer vs a more mountainous course.
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Schedule & Goals in Bikepacking Races
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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Overall Results of the Transcontinental Race
Analysis of all editions the Transcontinental Race, including combined results, the likelihood of finishing/scratching, finish times, and distances ridden.
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Transcontinental Race No. 5, 2017
Route overview, race summary & results highlights and details of the race organization and tragedies that surrounded the 2017 Transcontinental Race, No. 5.
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Transcontinental Race No. 4, 2016
Route overview, race summary & results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 2016 Transcontinental Race, No. 4.
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Introduction & Summary of What Determine Cycling Speed
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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Riding Position
Finding a comfortable and efficient cycling position, including saddle and handlebar positions, is essential to avoid injuries from long-distance cycling.
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