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Passive Lighting for Cyclists

November 18, 2017 Chris

Cyclists need passive lighting that reflects light coming from elsewhere to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.

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Active Lighting for Cyclists

Chris

Cyclists need active (powered) lighting to illuminate the road ahead, to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.

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Bikepacking Bags, Fenders & Locks

November 1, 2016 Chris

Advice on what types of bags to use for bikepacking and how they can be mounted. Also, whether to use fenders/mudguards for long-distance cycling.

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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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Transcontinental Race No2, 2014

October 30, 2016 Chris

Route overview, race summary, brief results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 2nd edition of the Transconinental Race in 2014.

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Transcontinental Race No1, 2013

Chris

Route overview, race summary, brief results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 1st edition of the Transconinental Race in 2013.

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