Passive Lighting for Cyclists
Cyclists need passive lighting that reflects light coming from elsewhere to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.
Read more →Cyclists need passive lighting that reflects light coming from elsewhere to attract drivers’ attention and to allow drivers to judge their position & speed.
Read more →I make custom wheels for Riding Far, bikepacking, ultra-distance and long-distance cycling. The wheels are optimized for a certain riding style or rider.
Read more →The effect that different bike equipment and accessories have on the average speed of typical long-distance cyclists is investigated.
Read more →Advice on choosing wheels for long-distance cycling, including explanations of the differences between various hubs, spokes and rims.
Read more →Tire rolling resistance accounts for 10% of the total resistance of typical long-distance cyclists. Using different tires can make average speeds vary by 5%.
Read more →Advice on which tools and spare parts to carry when doing self-supported bikepacking races, touring and long-distance cycling.
Read more →Repairs are explained that you should be able to perform on the road when doing self-supported bikepacking races and long-distance cycling.
Read more →The variety of equipment used in bikepacking races means that the range of equipment costs is large, but estimates for reasonable options are given.
Read more →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.
Read more →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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