Ultra-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…

Ultra Cycling Adventures – Why Do People Do It

May 13, 2025 at 1:34 pm3 min reading

Explore & Travel

I’ve always wondered, what draws people to riding extreme distances on a bike. I love cycling but I’ve never tried anything that could be qualified as ultra-distance. Let’s explore the reasons why the best ultra cycling racers do it and whether it’s something a regular…

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,…

The Most Challenging Ultra-Distance Races You Must Try

November 10, 2023 at 2:55 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

There is a fine line between riding your bike and going on an ultra-distance race. Well, sure, it’s not that fine but who doesn’t dream of joining such an event? On paper, everything sounds amazing but once you start pedalling, it turns out that going…