Questions tagged [long-distance]
Use this tag for questions in which the length of a ride is significant, or is the point of the question. If possible it should be combined with other tags to narrow the scope, for example [long-distance] [touring] or [long-distance] [commuter].
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Is bicycle decathlon st100 suitable for long rides?
I have a MTB Cycle. I wish to take this cycle for long distance as it was suggested to not go for longer rides. I am not sure to look for a good bike with reasonable option in India. If anyone could ...
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Waze for cyclists
For cyclists who want to do long distances, is there a waze-like app to get directions? How do you guys plan for "long distances" trips?
I would like to do it in France, anyone from anywhere ...
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What’s the MTB equivalent of road bike mileage for training rides?
Due to my current life situation, I can no longer have both road and mountain bikes for their respective types of riding. I'm currently doing everything on my mountain bike. For long-distance on-road ...
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When to change quick release springs
The wife and I are newer to longer distance riding and have been learning along the way. While this might mean different things to different people, we are training for an Ironman and will do a half ...
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How do I prepare to ride 60 miles (100 km) a day for 8 days?
I'm taking part in charity bike ride which involves riding 60 miles (100 km) a day for 8 days at an average of 14 mph (22.5 km/h).
I can do 69 miles but unsure of exactly how to ramp up the training ...
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How practical are clipless pedal shoes on a long bike tour?
In the last years I did a couple of long bike tours. So far, I always had platform pedals with pins on my bike and I've worn "normal" shoes. For my next tour I'm considering clipless pedals. ...
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Best setup for long distance?
I’m looking to get a recumbent bike for travelling long weekends around Europe. I don’t know much about bikes and I’m looking at recumbent mainly for comfort reasons; I tried biking long trips on a ...
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Recurring flats on new bike
I have had four flat tyres in less than two months.
Some more information:
I've only experienced repeated flats since I started using racing bikes (two months ago).
I'm 194cm tall and weigh 74kg.
I ...
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Which type cycle should I choose. Need Help
Hi I'm looking for a cycle for long distance(50-60 km) riding in Delhi, India. I'm confused to choose between Road and Hybrid bike. If we consider roads then Hybrid is best option and if we consider ...
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Sleep or not to sleep [closed]
I am planning to have a tour 230km with roady bike, elevation <600m overall.
I think with average speed will be ~20-25 kmh
What you recommend should I sleep on half of ride? Are you talking about ...
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How long is chamois cream meant to be effective?
In the context of long rides*, how often is chamois cream meant to stay useful (whether measured in hours,km or whatever)? I typically don't carry it on the road, but wonder if a top-up might make ...
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Can I do brevets (long distance rides) on my hybrid bike? If yes, how to start?
I have a hybrid bike with 27" large frame, 700c wheels and 35mm tires. Can I do brevets (long distance ride) on this bike? If yes, what are the points I should start working on to achieve this? ...
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Map of water taps to fill bottles [closed]
Are there any maps of taps where I can fill my water bottles (bidons) on long rides. I live in Scotland, but would be glad to learn of the existence of such resources worldwide.
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Which is a better suited ultra endurance bike? [closed]
I’m planning to buy a new ultra endurance road bike. Confused between Trek Domane SL 5 and Scott Addict 10. I’m getting both the bikes at negligible cost difference. The only difference is that Domane ...
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How quickly can the body restore energy reserves mid-ride/post-bonk, and how do we optimise this?
I'm interested in how we can maximise restoring energy stores (mainly glycogen, but I'm deliberately being vague) either between closely spaced rides or on long rides.
I ask in the context of a ...
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