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Doing the same activity for hours a day is hard on our bodies, and bicycle touring is no exception. Riding a bicycle (excluding recumbent machines) puts your body in an ...
Managing your emotions can be the hardest, and most important, part of any travel experience. It’s hard to keep a positive attitude when things go wrong. Beautiful scenery, a stiff ...
In cycling, posture is important. Your position on the bike is like your attitude: it flavors everything you do. Pedaling fifty miles with bad posture is a completely different experience ...
If you’re planning a summer bike tour across the United States or a trip to the American Southwest, you know you’ll be in for some “scorchers.” Here’s how to keep cool while cycling in hot weather.
Saddle sores are zero fun. These abrasions or rashes are caused by friction between the bike seat and a cyclist’s body and can be painful. If left untreated, saddle sores ...
The Breakdown Efficient pedaling starts with cadence, and most riders should aim for 70–90 revolutions per minute. Calculate cadence by counting one foot’s pedal strokes for 20 seconds and multiplying ...
Bicycle tours rarely go according to plan, and that’s what I love about them. Unexpected events keep you on your toes, but if you’re well prepared with good equipment and ...
The Breakdown Touring can require roughly twice your normal caloric intake and three times your fluid intake, so eating and drinking on a schedule — not just when hungry or ...
The Breakdown Start training at least 12 weeks before departure with this four-stage plan. Stage 1 base training working toward two-hour rides. Stage 2 adds speed intervals, hills, and light ...
