Building Endurance Archives

Preparing for My First 100-Mile Ride – Building the Fitness

September 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm3 min reading

When you think about cycling 100 miles, the first instinct is to look at the number itself. But it’s not just about the digits flashing on your cycling computer. A century ride is a full-day adventure that requires endurance, body conditioning, and some smart preparation.…

Understanding Your Limits: Balancing Discomfort and Endurance in Long-Distance Cycling

September 11, 2024 at 3:30 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

For seasoned cyclists who regularly go beyond the 100 km mark, the primary challenge shifts from building leg strength and endurance to balancing one’s level of comfort. Once you’ve reached a certain degree of fitness and can manage longer distances, discomfort in the neck, hands,…

12 Tips from Our Cycling Community: The Best Ways to Build and Maintain Endurance

November 11, 2022 at 2:06 pm6 min reading

Health & Training

Building endurance through cycling is an extremely empowering and satisfying accomplishment. Having the confidence to trust that you can handle a longer route, keep up with your fellow riders, or challenge yourself to push your limits is a big part of the freedom that makes…