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Sunscreen for Riding
What type of sunscreen is best for long road rides? I'm thinking sweatproof, non-greasy, non-smelly. Ideally it would be a 'low risk' and 'safe' according to something like the EWG or Good Guide, ...
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What is the longest reasonable distance one may expect to ride on a comfort bike?
I ride a 2011 Trek Navigator 1 with 7-speed derailleur. Purchased in August of 2011, I've tried to ride as often as possible. My longest rides have been approximately 12 miles in length. I've ...
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Is it a bad idea to take a commuter bike for a 50 - 100km ride?
I'm a reasonably new rider so excuse my ignorance, but I'm thinking of taking my commuter bike for a 70km ride some time in the near future.
I have recently been on several 30km rides without issue ...
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How much easier is cycling compared to walking or running?
I'm thinking of taking part in a cycling event, I'd like to do something that's about as challenging as running a half marathon (13 miles / 21 km). Approximately what distance should I be looking at?
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Multi hour ride nutrition
Ok. We're talking about when you'll be on the bike for 5+ hours. For example, a Century or 200K.
What is the best nutrition for a ride of this type?
So, I'll be on the bike for 5+ hours, with few ...
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Bonk! And solutions
"What are the remedies for when one bonks in the midst of a long ride? What is the first aid so that one can continue?" –
Discussion of how to prevent bonking is not necessary.
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Tandem position - front or back
My ride buddy and I were "volunteered" to ride a tandem bike for a 40 mile, somewhat hilly, charity ride.
We're running into the issue of who should be in the front on the tandem. Both of us are ...
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Cross Training routines for longer rides
I am trying to build up to longer rides (75 - 100 miles). I usually only have time for one long ride a week. I can squeeze in one or two shorter rides of 20 miles or so. How can I build mileage under ...
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Riding Repair Kit
As most of my riding is limited to intra-city commuting (on bus routes) or on bike paths, I have not really faced a dire need for a repair kit while riding. I am looking into pulling off a three hour ...
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Touring load weight distribution
What's the best way to load a touring bike, to increase stability and balance? Assuming a standard two-rack-and-panniers setup, where should I put most of my weight? I have a camping load, about 50 ...
