Forum: Long Distance Cycling

I frequently go out and ride 60-80 miles on nice days and I was wondering if i made a horrible mistake with this wheel set. I imagine what is good for Cyclocross probably isn't good for long distance road riding. What does one look for in terms of comfort and performance in a long distance...

I'm participating in my very first century in 3 weeks (El Tour de Tucson) and I think I'm going to be fairly prepared. I've read tons of threads around here and I think I have a hang of the pacing and nutritional aspects of the century, so finishing isn't a major concern of mine (I did 60 miles the...

I'll probably add a second bike for long distance riding next year. My steel framed Soma Cyclocross bike is comfortable, moderately fast and can equipped with racks, fenders and wider tires. It also has a road triple that provides versatility. It might be fun to have a lighter bike that would...

I have been riding almost exclusively on Continental Gatorskins 23mm (true measure) and wanted to try some 28mm tires of the same model (actual measure 27mm). So I put a pair on one of my bikes. While the test involved two different bikes, both are of the same material and have the same setup and...

This is the thread for those who will not be able to complete the 2009 Century-A-Month challenge. The Century-A-Month challenge requires that a cyclist ride at least one century in each month of the year. But sometimes because of weather, accidents, or other commitments riding a century in...

It's a new year, let's keep each other motivted for the century a month challenge. Be sure and report multiple centuries in a month, or maybe you are stepping up for a century-a-week. Good luck with weather as we start the year, and most of all, be safe on all your long rides this year!

Anyone want to share their plans for long distance riding in 2010? I am thinking of doing the brevet series sponsored by the Ohio Randonneurs next year. I am about 2 hours from Columbus. I just started riding on a regular basis in August. I just completed 100K on Sunday. I need to upgrade my...

I'm a bag *****, I admit it. I've been through a healthy selection of bags both front and rear - Jandd, Carradice, Acorn, Ortlieb, etc. My recent acquisition is a pair of Epic Designs bags - a seat bag and a handlebar harness. These were acquired with bikepacking in mind... but the seatbag...

As I posted in previous forums, I am new to long-distance cycling and have a question regarding crotch pads. I have read a bit on the forums and it seems that this is a very (cough) personal area. I haven't had good luck with padded shorts in the past, but I've only used the cheap kind. After...

i just got this old beater UO-8, which rides pretty nice. It seems to have what may be a comfy geometry, but they are rather heavy, tho lighter than Schwinn Varsitys. Anyone done long rides on one of these?