Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2017
Because of the current proliferation of bikepacking races, individual events are becoming less important, so I’m removing some pages about…
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Trans Am Bike Race 2014, 2015 & 2016
Because of the current proliferation of bikepacking races, individual events are becoming less important, so I’m removing some pages about…
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History & Definition of Bikepacking Races
The history of modern bikepacking races is quite short. The first races that can be given this label are some off-road races in the USA in the early 2000s: the IditaBike race on the Alaskan snow and the Great Divide Race across the Rocky Mountains. Road-based bikepacking races started with the World Cycle Race in 2012, then the first Transcontinental Race in Europe in 2013 brought much more attention. In addition to the more modern style of bikepacking races, near the origins of cycle sport in the late 1800s there were many people recording times for riding ultra-distances solo and self-supported.
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Latest News on the Transcontinental Race No. 6, 2018
Latest news about the 6th edition of the Transconinental Race, a bikepacking race across Europe that will hopefully be held again in 2018.
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A tribute to Mike Hall: Legend & leader
Mike Hall won various bikepacking races, founded the Transcontinental Race and inspired people all over the world to ride farther than they thought possible.
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Dealing With Animals While Cycling
Cyclists are occasionally chased or attacked by dogs, bears and other animals. A variety of strategies are described for how to deal with this.
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Riding Technique & Efficiency
Cycling efficiently is essential for long-distance cycling. Pedaling technique, gear ratios, bike handling, and descending skills are covered.
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Transcontinental Race No5, 2017, p1
Route overview, results highlights and details of the race organization and tragedies that surrounded the 2017 Transcontinental Race No5.
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Overview of the Transcontinental Race
An overview and summary of each edition of the Transcontinental Race (TCR), which is a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe.
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