How To Ride Long Distances

Once i just got bored and decided to take a dumb 40KM (29 miles) ride with my trusty rusty 10 yo folding bike, that make rattling sound when i go through a bumpy road. The first 10 km were quiet easy, i even think to myself, isn't low gear heavier? Man this is nothing, then i get to 15 km, start to regret this, but I can't go home yet, at 20 km i get to my destination, a beach, i rest a bit then start my ride back, 25 km in i start to really regret this journey, why did i do this to myself, it's more uphill too, my legs felt like noodle, the weather felt so hot, with smoke all around (from fire) then i just had to push myself till i get home 40km later

I’m watching this after cycling just over 100 miles yesterday.

I have never rode futher than 50km but next summer me and my pals are planning a 850km ride from south finland to the north!

Beautiful video ❤

Yesterday I did half a century!. 50 miles. Feel so proud

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Nine months ago I cycled 195miles for two times by MTB and next week I plan with 225miles hoping I can do it.🚵‍♂️😍

I rode the entire silver comet and chief Ladiga trail. It's the second longest paved rail trail in the united states. It starts in Anniston, Alabama and ends in the Atlanta, GA suburbs. It's 103 miles.

How do they casually go uphill??

Planning a 100 km ride tomorrow (which Wil be my first if I finish). Thanks for the video

I traveled 8km back and fourth so 16km it was fun with friends.

That's it, I'm swapping my mtb for a roadbike.

keep pedaling and don't get off!

I have a hardtail that I take around and I hate it when there's mud on the trails cuz it comes up everything locks up the wheels have to stick a finger in to pull out all that dirt. And then it messes up my shifting and makes it all gross so yeah

Boys will be boys.

I guess I’m a rare breed. I just get on a bike and ride 100 miles. Nothing to it! I’ve ridden 5k miles this year

Tomorrow I am leaving to do Brussels - Paris (400km) in two days. First real long distance from on capital-city to another, but not the last - if I come back.
Thank you for the advices guys!

I once biked 30 km in a bmx just for kicks. Really regret it when it's time to bike home totalling 60km in a freaking bmx.. Now 60km might not be a lot for road bike or mountain bike but for my old bmx with low gear ratio, it's really leg breaking distance.

Here is a great tip we use all the time. Ride next to your buddy and if possible take up the entire width of the road, and when a car comes up behind you do not move out of the way a give them the finger. A great way to build relationships with other users of the roads.

I'm planning a ride for 200 kms next month. Any advice or tip from experienced riders here?

everyone in the comments about to bike 100 km then there’s me preparing to ride 10

gowesin aja. nanti juga nyampe.

Rest good in ride. Eat good in ride. If possible eat vegetables. Don't focus on speed.

Hiya guys, I have been offered to participate in a 380 mile ride during 4 days. I've heard that proper road cyling shoes are very recommendable. Would you all agree with this? I have always loved cycling but I have never done more than 20 miles at once. I am kinda new to this part of the cyling world. Are there any decent cycling shoes that you would recommend for less than 100-150 pounds? Thank you to anyone who answers!!

Love you guys you are funny and I just bought my first bike but I don't have the confidence to go more than 30 miles long I'm 54 so probably I'm to old to do more.

I tried 40km after my first week of starting cycling and my body took 3 days for recover

I did my first and farthest today which is 28km. I tried my best not to force myself and just to take it pedal-by-pedal because I think I'll pass out if I forced myself. Since It's my first time my legs were still weak and I had hard time with roads with upward slopes. Thanks to my friends they always waited for me even though I was slow most of the time.

Didn't realize how much I'd miss this crew

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Started cycling by myself and just doing between 10-15km per 1 hour. I know, it's slow. I neglected the fact that I don't need to push myself hard all the way and even taking a rest when I need to. After a couple of months and riding with a buddy I started to reach 50km in 2½ hours and 36km in 1½ solo cycling. It was worth it and I don't blow my energy that much like I used to during my first days of cycling.

Started with a trying-hard 15km/h average speed, now I can ride with a comfortable 20-22km/h with sprints upto 38km/h. Learned a lot wih this channel and I'm very grateful to find this.

I'll be riding my first 160 km this Saturday on my fitness bike. I Hope to survive.🙏

I am cycling 25 km on Sundays want to increase the distance which seems difficult for me that why I am here.

im just a newbie, I do short ride when I have free time then ive tried to travel 70km not to much for you but as a newbie its really exhausting especially theres alot of climb

I love how the comment section is full of "150, 160, 175 miles!" When the trip I'm making is 30 miles round-trip<3

I think I clicked on the wrong video, these guys are planning on way too big of a ride

Hello guys! I loved the tips you shared. I'm training for long rides for a while and next Friday I'm going for a 300km MTB ride.
I also have a road bike and I'm very interested in the pump showed in the video. What model/brand is it? Is it good to fill 100lb?
Happy New Year and keep riding!

I just did the 186km ride

i can barely ride 2 miles

Off to ponmudi tomarow

What is the intro song?

Looks like your on the Ortega Highway.

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Where？ The beach is so beautiful

I cycled for 20km today, now im unable to go any further 😆😆

Also helps to ball park a specific distance you have in mind or a specific location, helps build it into a day out of exploration as much as a ride, get you mentally prepared nicely. And break it up into segments so you don't over exert and make the second half or significant chunk of the ride misery into bonk oblivion.


Good shout on aero though. Many don't seem to realise that with practice, that is conditioning your core and body to be comfortable in an aero position, as well as a good bike fit, will make you significantly quicker and more comfortable for doing bugger all in spending or technique even (OK bike fit could cost money, but it's well worth it to have it set up exactly to benefit how you ride). It's just acclimatising to a more aggressive position (long ride, needn't be race aggressive, but enough to cheat the wind nicely). And the definition of comfort? Well for me it's not having to push through a wall of cramping pain and seizing legs or sheer exhaustion from having maintained an effort I could've saved energy on by simply riding in a better position on the bike. Its a long ride, mix it up. Hoods, bars, drops, keeps the body in a variety of space and avoids falling asleep. But always back aero because it saves you energy you'd otherwise waste every second you spend spinning on pushing parts of your body through wind and air resistance. Have it lower, save energy, put out less, go for much longer and feel less strained. Its a no brainer unless you have back issues or a weak core, but for most this shouldn't be an issue, certainly weak core you can do something about.

My routine is 18 Miles a day (Some days 20 if Im feeling good) 5 times a week.

its probably not a good idea but i want to see them film their own ride like when simon join a popular race once i forgot the name of the race

When my first time riding on the bicycle i tried 75 miles on my first time well i felt tired and i feel that i was gonna die in the hotness of the sun, but my mental and will power is strong so i got home half of the day hahaha.

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