Ride Far Strava Club launched
I’ve created the Ride Far Strava Club to give Ride Far followers a chance to connect with each other and to see what other ultra-distance cyclists are up to. Join us on Strava!
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Ride Far Strava Club
The Ride Far Strava Club is for everyone who likes riding their bike as far as possible, self-supported, exploring new places and pushing their limits of endurance cycling. Road cycling, gravel riding, bikepacking, ultra-distance racing, touring, etc. Join us on Strava!
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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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Support Ride Far
Support Ride Far by making a donation, have me build some custom wheels & click on the affiliate links or the Google Ads. Coming soon: Ride Far – The Book.
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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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The Actual Effect of Weight on Cycling Speed
Everyone’s favorite method of making them cycle faster is to remove weight from their bike or body. How much of a difference does this actually make?
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Time Management & Measuring Time Efficiency in Bikepacking Races
Time efficiency when off the bike is at least as important as cycling speed in bikepacking and ultra-distance cycling races in which the clock never stops.
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About Me & Contact Form
I’m a 3-time veteran of the Transcontinental Race whose been bike touring for 20 years. I’m from the UK, but live in Switzerland where I’m a bike mechanic.
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Mood, Motivation & Emotions in Bikepacking Races
Ultra-distance cyclists need to maintain a positive mental approach and deal with intense emotions. Physical exhaustion & mental fatigue make this difficult
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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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