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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Sleep Deprivation in Bikepacking Races
Sleep deprivation is dangerous for cyclists, so the risks involved in doing ultra-distance cycling and bikepacking races are discussed in light of this.
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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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Nutrition, Food & Fueling Strategies for Bikepacking Races
Cyclists must find their own supplies in bikepacking races. A variety of strategies on where to find food and how to stay well-fueled are described.
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Sleeping Strategies & Equipment for Bikepacking Races
A variety of sleeping strategies and sleeping equipment are presented that people in bikepacking races use to get some efficient rest.
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Schedule & Goals in Bikepacking Races
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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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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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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Preparing Your Bike for a Bikepacking Race
Advice on how to prepare your bike mechanically for bikepacking races and long-distance cycling. Also advice on preparing a bike for transport by plane.
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Training Plans for Bikepacking Races
Bikepacking and ultracycling races consist of cycling for long periods at low power levels, so how much and what type of training is best for such events?
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Bikepacking Race Costs & Budget
How much does it cost to do a self-supported bikepacking race? Costs for travel, accomodation, food, and training are estimated for the Transcontintel Race.
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