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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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I going to the gym now, training my body with a long repeats workout to built up my resistance.

Alessandro

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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I'm really really good at 3 and 4...

1 and 2 don't come easy..

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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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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 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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One thing that I've found very helpful is the alpinestars Orion kidneybelt/lower back protector. It helps to keep posture, support your shape and also protects your back where most jackets fail..
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i'd say you need to train your mind.
you have to learn how to be ok in your own head, how to cope with having that one song that you dont know all the words to stuck in your head for 500k
you need to learn to enjoy cold food, every day.
you have to learn how to go to bed without a kiss from your mommy (this one is especially hard)
ooh, and learn to put on wet socks. and enjoy it!
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What do I do before a bike trip?

Stare at the area I will be travelling in google earth wishing I was already there

Drink lots of stuff I wont get for a while, like expensive whiskeys and cocktails

Have lots of braais and fancy home cooked meals as restaurant food gets tiring, as does padkos (road meals).

Get fit by walking back and forth to a clock checking how many hours are left until departure

Keep going out to sit on my bike in the garage with a brandy and coke in hand wishing I were on the road

Send lots of snotty messages to bike mates who will be stuck at home about the thrills of another bike trip

Avoid bike shops to avoid being tempted by another 10 kg of 'must have' bike kit.


I ride everyday and long distance regular for work as well. So I don't need to get bike fit. 500 km daily is fine for me. Up to 800 km including gravel is ok but not sustainable. 400-500 km I can do everyday easy, with maybe a rest day after a week. If you dont ride often it is your bum and lower back that needs to get fit. A kidney belt does help for the lower back.
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The best is to get the mind in travel mode!
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