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2 Apr 2014
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How a biker train himself for a long trip?
Hi Bikers,
Some of you already know me and my project. All of those don't know it yet can have a look here ( RIDESOUL).
I will start my trip on the 1st of June which will last about 6 months. I going to the gym now, training my body with a long repeats workout to built up my resistance.
Am I right? or could you suggest me any other methods to be ready for it?
Every advice would be welcome!
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You're already doing more than most... Keep it up !!!
Teach yourself how to make 'one pot recipes' from simple ingredients too. Very helpful while travelling. There is an old thread on the hubb somewhere.
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I will try to find that post, then!
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6 Apr 2014
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You're already doing more than most... Keep it up !!!
Teach yourself how to make 'one pot recipes' from simple ingredients too. Very helpful while travelling. There is an old thread on the hubb somewhere.
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Or look here.. https://www.google.co.uk/#q=camping+one+pot+recipes
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Start doing some long rides.
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I going to the gym now, training my body with a long repeats workout to built up my resistance.
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Wow, you must be serious about the trip as that sounds like real training, not the  and pizza version that the rest of us use
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Even for bicycle trips, I don't train much because my trips are during or just after the European winter.
I just go a bit shorter in the first week or two, so the start of my trip is my training
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Tour training in 4 easy steps
1. Work hard, get paid.
2. Save big, spend little.
3. Quit job
4. Ride
Having problems ? Repeat steps 1 & 2.
Training complete ;-)
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1. Work hard, get paid.
2. Save big, spend little.
3. Quit job
4. Ride
Having problems ? Repeat steps 1 & 2.
Training complete ;-)
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The best Training advise I've heard so far !
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23 Oct 2014
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I get fit from walking............backwards & forwards while I get the gear loading right. Mental fitness comes from laying awake at night dreaming of the ride.
Pack, unpack multiple times until you place everything in that 'special' place, guaranteeing that you will never find it again 
Repeat all this on the road for the first 4 days until you find what you need
Most of all, stress less, ride & enjoy it
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The best Training advise I've heard so far ! 
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Yup... Works for me. Mostly.
keep fit or get fit too. 'In shape' is the best way to be to get the most out of a trip.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drwnite
1. Work hard, get paid.
2. Save big, spend little.
3. Quit job
4. Ride
Having problems ? Repeat steps 1 & 2.
Training complete ;-)
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I seem to have to do too much of the first half of 1 with too little of the second half, not enough 2, can't afford 3, 4 when ever I can (that's why I come here and daydream..)
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I'm really really good at 3 and 4...
1 and 2 don't come easy..
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Originally Posted by SandroRoma
Hi Bikers,
Some of you already know me and my project. All of those don't know it yet can have a look here ( RIDESOUL).
I will start my trip on the 1st of June which will last about 6 months. I going to the gym now, training my body with a long repeats workout to built up my resistance.
Am I right? or could you suggest me any other methods to be ready for it?
Every advice would be welcome!
Alessandro
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This is the best training....
 
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You want to get some long trip seat time, without stops on the bike you plan on taking ie: go for 300 - 400 km or 2 hrs at a stretch. That will identify any ergonomics of the bike that you have to change to fit you.
Make sure the bike is fit for the trip and all maintenance up to date, including tires.
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