Multi-Day Training Rides for Bikepacking Races
Instead of doing multi-day training rides to prepare physically for bikepacking races, you should do them to test strategies and equipment and learn skills.
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Garmin Edge 1030: Initial review
The Edge 1030 has a larger screen than the Edge 1000 and has excellent daytime visibility and the battery life is finally sufficient for ultra-distance cycling.
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New motivation to Ride Far: VeloViewer Explorer scores
The VeloViewer Explorer score rates your Strava activities based on how many map tiles you’ve visited. It’s giving me extra motivation to ride on new roads.
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Navigation Devices for Bikepackers & Ultra-Distance Cyclists
Using a navigation device that has the desired functions and is reliable can save a lot of time in bikepacking races and when doing long-distance cycling.
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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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Route Planning for Bikepacking Races
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.
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Overview of the Transcontinental Race
An overview and summary of each edition of the Transcontinental Race, which is a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe.
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