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Tag: Long-Distance Cycling

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

    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.…

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    Preparing for My First 100-Mile Ride: Why Even Do It
    Health & Training

    There’s something almost mythical about the idea of a 100-mile ride. It’s a milestone, a rite of passage, the distance where you’re no longer just going for a spin but truly going long. Yet when you think about it practically, why would anyone ride that…

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    Ultra Cycling Adventures – The Psychology of Going Long
    Outdoor/Mountain

    How can you get fit enough to ride a 1,000 km race? The thing is, fitness is not usually the main concern with ultra cycling events. With these crazy distances, it’s much more about being able to handle discomfort, negative self-talk, extreme fatigue, and the…

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    Cycling the North Coast 500
    Outdoor/Mountain

    Often quoted as being Scotland’s version of the USA’s route 66, the North Coast 500 is an epic route that takes in some spectacular roads boasting unrivalled views. The route covers 516 miles (816 km) and is comfortably rideable between five and seven days for…

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    8 Tips for Long-Distance Cycling
    Road cycling

    Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s nothing quite like the euphoria you experience after crushing a long bike ride. A rite of passage for any avid cyclist, pushing that two-hour mark is a significant accomplishment that warrants celebration. Like many cycling milestones,…