Three graphs that show the likelihood of finishing each of the first four editions of the Transcontinental Race (TCR) plus the distributions of finish times and estimated distances cycled per day.
Model of Cycling Speed The model of cycling speed used in this section uses well-established equations of what determines cycling…
The percentage of people who start but fail to finish ultra-distance bike races tends to be about 25-50%. Certain weather…
The graphs above show the number of people who finished the Transcontinental Race (TCR) before (light green) and after (dark…
For an introduction to what the Transcontinental Race (TCR) is and the principles that it was founded on, see the…
To Ride Far in a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race requires, among other things, cycling speed to be optimized. This section…
Comfort on the bike is extremely important for Riding Far and doing long-distance cycling efficiently and without developing injuries. It…