Long-Distance Cycling Archives

Ultra Cycling Adventures – The Psychology of Going Long

May 20, 2025 at 10:57 am3 min reading

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…

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,…

Cycling the North Coast 500

September 30, 2022 at 5:28 am6 min reading

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…

8 Tips for Long-Distance Cycling

February 12, 2021 at 11:30 am7 min reading

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,…