Bike Touring Tips! | Planning Your Daily Ride
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- In this video, Ryan discusses the 7 things to consider when trying to map out your daily mileage and what to expect (especially if you're new to bike touring!)
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📌 😱 What’s your biggest fear related to bike touring??
Bugs. I hate bugs. *shudder*
I would say tyre blowouts because I literally do not have the upper arm strength to change a flat...but the husband does so YAY. =D
The sounds I hear around my tent. Bruh, those foxes are weird (ie sleeping alone...)
Getting hit by a vehicle. :(
Maybe to sleep outdoors alone. eaven tho i did it. and also get run over by a truck on those freaking big higways.
Bears.
I have learned, riding around NH and VT for years, how to get off and walk a steep incline without feeling ashamed. And at 63 years old, I live to ride another day!
If someone hasn't walked a hill, they just haven't met the right hill
Love this comment and ben furriel you are totally correct I tried hardnot pass in the lake district by accident 30% hill... Nope pushing that monster the other side was well worth the push
Edit: was going north if anyone actually has a look at the pass :)
I'm 48 and have no problem getting off and walking my bike.
@@cameronbryan5195holly poop. The most I walked was about 25% and that was painful. I would have killed myself even attempting it.
I started touring at 73. I had road biking and bike maintenance skills. I was lucky to find a touring companion. We go as fast and as far as she wants. We love to camp because it’s affordable and it makes the tour a rich 24 hour experience. Our biggest challenge is finding campsites the right distance apart. Some days are too long and others are too short. It would be easier if we could camp anywhere, but that isn’t allowed in most of the US. Arranging suitable tours takes a lot of planning, and campsite reservations lock us into a schedule. If the weather is bad, we have to get to the next campsite anyway. I would strongly advise tuning and testing your equipment before starting a tour. Know what spare parts and tools to take and know how to use them.
So very true. Shoulder seasons provide more options and cooler cycling. I take a laptop and a Garmin GPS. Openfiets maps.
At 76, I have a challenge going very far or fast these days so I enjoy breaks and photographing the scenery. Going solo at my age is almost a necessity to go as I feel. So with that I do a lot less miles.
I'd love to be on the road again, the ultimate freedom!! But what is holding me back are my commitments back home. My job, taking care of my family, and even my pets! I simply can not leave for a longer period of time. Thank God I did a lot of bike-traveling in my younger years back in the eighties and nineties. All over Europe and Asia, especially Indonesia. Loved cycling the remote islands. I would advise anyone to do this when you are still young.
the puzzle of life can be tricky but you can prob find a window some day , you dont have to be gone for five years :D if i happen to pass by maybe we can rinde along side for a few miles. lets see what 2023-24 brings :D
Okay, finally made it to the end, and you missed two important factors that determine possible daily distance:
1. Sleep quality. If you are not used to touring, camping and/or have gear issues (like my cheap and leaky tent) then you may have trouble getting enough sleep to recover from a full day's exertion and you will ride slower and not as far the next day.
2. Surface conditions. For trails, bikepacking, or any tours with off-road or gravel sections, the state of the surface can slow you down or speed you up. The hardest 12 miles I have ever ridden took me over four hours, on a trail I ride frequently at a more normal speed, and I didn't have headwinds, hills or rain to contend with -- the prior week had seen a lot of rain, and it had not warmed up enough to dry things out, so I slogged through deep mud until I could get to a paved road.
Very good honest advice in this video. I've have been riding for a few years, and mainly do rail trails in Australia. My no1 tip is not worry about what anybody else can do, just do your own thing at your own pace. So many cyclist like to brag about what they can do and tell you what you should be able to do. It's not a race, enjoy the ride and listen to your body.
What's your favourite Australian rail trails? I'd love to get out of the city and try a few.
@@edzeppelin933 - Great question, and I highly recommend that you give them ago.
I haven't done them all, it's been hard during the lockdowns to get out.
As for the best, it all depends what you like.
I normally do them with my wife, and we really enjoyed the Lilydale to Warburton. It's about 80km return. It has lot's of bush riding and even has cafes on the trail.
We left Lilydale around 11am (late due to rd works) but still had time to have lunch in Warburton and made it back to the cars with lots of daylight left. We spent a lot of time looking around......loved it.
If you prefer less distance and like scenery, then nothing beats the Timboon to Camperdown trail. I wouldn't bother going all the way to Camperdown though, it's a boring ride, just start of at Timboon near the ice cream shop, and ride until you have gone past all of the trestle bridges. It's amazing, it's like being in a rain forest with these old trestle bridles hidden in amongst it all. You actually ride in the middle of the semi buried rail way lines in some sections.
Lot's of wooden bridges and creeks etc.
When that section finishes, and it turns into a boring straight bush road, I would turn around and go back to Timboon for lunch and and the best Ice Cream in Victoria.
I also enjoy the Geelong to Queenscliff trail. it's about 50% bike path, and 50% dirt.
I've also done the Murray to mountains rail trail with a few friends over 2 nights. It was one of the best weekends I've ever had, but it was more about spending time with friends than the rail trail itself.
I've also done the Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail by myself. It was too far for my wife for a single day ride. I ended up doing about 120km. I enjoyed it, because I like the challenge, but I would pick the other 3 first.
@@gjw45 fantastic reply, thanks! Victoria sounds amazing for it. I wish we had more rail trails in NSW. Thanks again!
@@edzeppelin933 I feel like an idiot. I should have asked if you were from Vic before I replied...lol
Oh well, some good info for you if you ever happen to be down my way. Cheers buddy.
@@gjw45 no problem at all mate!
Just got back from my first week+ trip (8 days)
Train pretty frequently with a fully loaded bike, do weekend trips pretty often in the summer/fall. This was my experience.
Day 1 220km
Day 2 rest
Day 3 115km
Day 4 120km (half way point, heading home)
Day 5 95km
Day 6 194km
Day 7 food poisoning
Day 8 still sick, got picked up
The main things I learned were:
1. Hygiene - can’t stress this enough. Walking around in clothes that honk to the high heavens is very demoralizing. I only brought one street outfit, two bibs and three jerseys. Street clothes after day two were unbearable. Plus packing everything into one dry bag was a bad idea. Need to find a solution to have fresh, clean changes of clothes while still packing light. Also showering every single day. Sometimes it’s not available so you have to find a beach or anything you can to wash up.
2. Go with someone. Solo may be appealing for the personal freedom but it gets lonely after a few days/expensive. Also it is much safer.
3. Don’t overkill. I had a deadline to be home by and pushed myself too hard. By the end of day six I felt like death lol. Need to leave more rest days and shorter lengths. To many hours on the bike, not enough spent relaxing and enjoying new places. Should feel more like a holiday and less like work.
4. Don’t over pack. I brought seven days worth of food with me. Totally unnecessary and way too much weight. Takes experience I guess to learn what and what not to bring.
5. Things don’t go as planned. Lost my bike lock on day 3, which made going places limited to keeping bike in eyesight. Had a raccoon in the middle of the night at camp rip through my frame bag zippers and rummage through everything inside. Luckily I had no food stored in there, but bag was destroyed. Just prepare for it to all go to shit, which it literally did for me. I think I wore my body down too hard and ended up getting food poisoning along with a high fever, which left me with no choice but to cut my trip short. It sucks when your close to finishing but again, put safety first and don’t push too hard.
All and all a great learning experience, had lots of fun and finally got to try lots of great new gear that worked really well. Looking forward to the next journey.
Another thing I’d add for warming up to longer trips is don’t be dumb forge to bring food if there aren’t stores around.
I learned the hard way what bonking was 30 miles from home and suffered terribly the last hour. I remember laying on my kitchen floor for 40 minutes in silent pain lol.
Bring those snacks yo.
Thanks so much for sharing. I'm 63 and just getting started. I have been thinking about it but I didn't realize it was such a big thing. Fixing my flat tires today.
Thanks for all the useful information. Im a novice tour rider. I took it up after my husband died afrw days before ovid shut the country down. It was my way of coping. I am now going to ride the GAP & C&O as a solo. I know i will be tired and sore but the adventure will be a great memory. Thanks for all you wisdom and belief in people. For safety as a solo tourist unfortunately I will be i staying in lodgings. Happy travels!
it makes me so happy to see people getting inspired to start touring thru this channel. also to read the stories from others adventures. Summer of 2019 i did my first big tour of over 1700km during a month. its def. a bucketlist thing. i had the idea originally back in 2014-15 but it took a few years to save up and be able to take the time. but i did it.
Thanks! Planning some little tours for this summer
Nice! Where you headed?!
Great video!!!! THANK YOU for the valuable info!
Glad it was helpful!
Good sense - thanks
Finally! Someone who doesn't focus on how fast they can ride! I've ridden with so many people that completely focus on their Strava times and never see a frigging thing along the way. What a waste of a journey! I create a route on Ride With GPS and then import it into Epic Ride Weather, which has worked pretty good overall.
Hi guys Kyle from Canada here, big fan, I love all your content. Accurate, informative and well presented. I'm planning my tour down Pacific 1 and keep watching your videos on that route, I still learn stuff re watching them. I have to admit one of my favorite videos is when you went to the grocery store with the trailer and ran errands. When I used to lived in California I loved going to the store on bicycle, best part of the day.
I just found you guys and I’m preparing for my first bike tour. I like the way y’all approach bike touring. I’m a flat pedal user too!
Great info, I like your presentation. It's Fun and entertaining. Keep up the great word.
"Let's Crank it!!"
some good information, thanks for posting.
Cheers Richard!
Big hello from Poland. I love your channel. Your advice are very useful
Happy to hear that!
I'm starting a Trans-America tour like next week and your videos have been super helpful. Thanks!
@Ben Campbell. Really dude.. I didn't drive to the next town over yesterday for my daughters 18th birthday because we are in the middle of a damn pandemic and you think it's OK to cycle cross country? You sir are an ass munch 👍
@The Bike Hippie There are ways to be safe (especially solo bike touring and wearing a mask when around others) and many of us are now vaccinated (Darin and myself included). No need to bully people.
Love your enthusiasm for bringing people into the fold. As others have said, it's commitments to family and work that keep bike (credit card) touring an aspirational goal for now. And finding someone likeminded to ride with--I'm sure others jumped into this going solo just fine but as I age it seems a bit sketchier.
Definitely. You'd be amazed though, if you plan something and put it out there for others to join, you may find someone to come along! Even if it's something happening in 5 years from now
Excellent video l, I did a 9,500 mile bicycle tour back in 2015. That took me 7 months and 6 days. It was a fantastic experience and I meet plenty of nice people along the way.
My biggest fear is is having an MS relapse while on the trip. Lots of stress brings them on physical and mental so... I am planning a trip from where I live in N Idaho to Glacier National Park, over Going to the Sun Rd and across the Great divide for next summer. About 300 miles, most of which is on the Northern Tier Rout. I ride a recumbent trike do to balance issues with the MS and so the width on narrow roads is also a concerned.
Re: what's holding you back from going on a cycling tour. Currently it's the husband's work schedule.
No, back up, currently, I'm still gathering gear, so that's a practical hold up. But in a coupla few weeks when I have all that the thing holding us back is my husband's schedule.
He literally works at least 75 hours a week, often more. It's brutal. That will last about another four years then things will ease considerably. Until then we'll be able to shoehorn in little overnight trips, but that's about it.
A secondary consideration is our son who has zero interest in cycling with us, and we're uncomfortable leaving him alone for any length of time. In a couple of years he'll be heading off to college.
Looking on the bright side, this means we have a good few years to go on little overnighters and really hone what works for us before we go on longer trips. Just need to hope our bodies don't fail us while we're waiting for life to get a little less insane. =D
Sounds like you're dealing with a lot but great that you're envisioning future adventures! Some periods in life are all about working and that's ok (and necessary eh!). But 75 hours of work never sounds fun oof. But heck we've been there too (when darin was in medical school and I was working 3 jobs 🤪). I think just going on weekend rides (you can even pack a picnic lunch and a blanket so it's like a mini-tour!) or perhaps a local overnighter at some point (you could try going solo or with a friend perhaps??), would be a great start.
@@radbikeadventure You're right, the weekend rides/local overnighters sound really fun. Yikes, Darin in medical school and you working 3 jobs! No fun!! Well, there's a time and a season. After the crazy season comes the tour season. =D
Great tips!
Thanks for recommending komoot feel like this is gonna be useful
It's such a great resource!
You're one of the channels that got me interested in cycle touring, and I'm going on my first, week long, tour at the end of the month. My biggest fear is just not having the strength, but I've been doing as much riding as I can in prep, and I'm pretty confident I can hit 50 miles a day.
That's so great to hear! A bit of nerves is totally normal and sounds like you can totally do it! Just leave early and give yourself plenty of time. Confidence will build over time : D
you can get the free version of strava app do logg your ride and remember to take alot of pictures with your phone at least so you can remember it afterwords :D when its the first time every moment is big and sometimes unreal to take in. you are gonna do fine! it wold be nice to see your journey. please share in a near future.
Thank you. All accurate info. My touring days were always no set schedule rides. Stealth camp and no set place or time to stop. Far more enjoyable than pre-planned. Too many variables in each segment as you covered. Thanks again!
I'm with you! I love the freedom of stealth camping but Darin does not! We do a mix and match now
A few small tours within our Province and then later in the summer a bigger tour of 1000km in Canadá around the east coast/ Maritimes
Do you go to private campsites or do you use Crown campsites or provincial campsites. Because here in Ontario I already heard that everything is booked up
@@ThePonycat a little of everything. Ive asked a farmer if I can pitch a tent in his field and some Wild camping.
Yes to starting small with short distances! I'm getting over an injury and I'll be doing just that this summer.
Nice! Get after it!
I cant waint go get back on the bike again but atm i have to take it easy. so i can really relate to that. we will get it ! safe and slow.
On my channel I do 50 - 105 miles a day; however lots of mountains here in Arizona so I uses a E-MTB. I'm about to start a 400 miles tour here on Monday.
Nice! Would love to ride in Arizona! Are you doing a local trip there?
@@radbikeadventure Yep. Soloing because no one is willing or able. Lol I been asking everyone if they want to go. Leaving on the 19th Monday. Phoenix to Payson to Flagstaff to Sedona to Prescott to Phoenix.
Great video, very helpful as all your vids are. Im a recreational cyclist and have completed a few centuries and can comfortably go out and ride 50+ miles (on a carbon road bike). Im building a touring bike up from a mid 90s hybrid bike. I'd say the one fear keeping me from extended touring is dealing w traffic on busy highways. So for now I have the larger rail trails planned like GAP/C &O, Katy, Ohio to Erie, etc. Ty Phillip
Nice film. Can get a lot of information from here. Tks
Hi there...nice tips and useful!
My personal tip would also be to ride only half the average planned distance for the first two days if you are planning a tour which lasts 10 days or more. It just kind of eases you into the next days without putting your body into shock therapy. Especially helpful if you haven't done a lot of training beforehand.
Nowadays I plan out a rough idea of my tour on Komoot, that way I have a few legs of the tour roughly planned out and have done some research on alternate routes or options if there is anything in the way of my first choice route. Also if the plan is to wildcamp, then I tend not to look at the distance but rather the time spent on the bike. I try to limit my riding time to about 7 or 8 hours with some regular stops to eat and rest along the way. So really it is just about 6 or maybe 7 hours of riding time. When I am close to that limit then I start to scout out for suitable places to camp. It also helps having the summer sun burning well into the AM and never properly setting before dawn so there is plenty of light to be had to set up camp.
One thing about wind and this could especially be just local to my country of Iceland. We usually say that "it is not you who decides if you ride today, it is the wind!" Had an 80km day planned out, first 50 I had a very faint tailwind up over a mountain pass of about 550m climb. The next 20km I rode down the pass and into a fjord. Had a very faint headwind but still made good progress. The final 10km I rode out of the fjord and into what seemed all the headwind in the world colluding against me. It took me a longer time to ride the final 10km then the first 50km which consisted of a steady climb. I was physically and emotionally drained after that day.
That is also one thing which maybe could have been a tip. When you reach a point where you are exhausted and on the verge of crying because you are just so tired. And one small hill sets you off into a tirade of "why the hell am I doing this to myself" and "Who the hell thought this was a bright idea" and so on...you should have taken a break about 2 or 3 hours ago and truly rested up.... ;)
The fear of failure is the what is keeping me back. But in 2 days I am finally doing it. 360 km of fun😋
For us, Day 3 was always the day we felt most tired, when our bodies realised we were doing this every day. It became a bit of a mantra. So we always tried to schedule a shorter day for Day 3. Your equivalent may be a different day. Also, for your first few tours, build in a bit of contingency. it can be quite stressful if you've had a mechanical or other issue and are then chasing a deadline.
Yes, definitely good advice Tim! This is probably why after 3 -4 days of riding we're ready for a rest day ;)
Non related topic, but that shirt looks crisp and you're really rocking it!
First tour of Suffolk and Norfolk just drew a circle from our start point and took it from there. Used hotels and B@B places. I was 21 hubby 22. No idea on the daily mileage no computer in those days. Still enjoyed it!!!! Keep Safe!!
Heck yea!
My advice is; rather than thinking about miles, think about hours. How many hours do you want to spend riding. Terrain, weather and your ability will determine mileage. No one's paying you to do this, dint sweat milage
Very informative video! Thanks! What size tire do you normally tour on for hard pavement? DD
I just found your videos. I have always wanted to try bike touring, especially on the California coast. The thing is I am 67 years old now so not sure how much I could do. Right now I just bike ride for exercise and I try to bike at least five times a week for about 3 or 4 miles. I would be happy to go just on a 20 mile trip. Look forward to watching more of your videos and try to figure out what kind of trip I should try.
You should try it! Try an overnight trip. You'd be surprised what you can find even locally. Plan a little adventure
3000 Ft. in 15 miles is what I have coming. Class one here I come.
Oof! Get it!
@@radbikeadventure Indeed going to have a line of cars behind me. Sure they will ask me if I'm crazy. Then on the descent they will be in my way. Jerome Arizona USA Sits at the top of this mountain.
1:40 - thats my daily afterwork cycling loop. Lake Lucerne☀️☀️☀️. Have a good day🖐🏼
Hi guys really nice videos. What kind of jacket do you wearing when it's really cold during your biketouring tour ?
Very new to bicycle touring. Loving your videos. Very inspiring! Almost have all my gear put together and will do an over night trip to a camp ground only 12km away to start 😉. After that, I will cycle to one further away once I have my gear figured out and then a multi day trip. I have already tried cycling with a loaded bike and felt pretty good 😊. The only issue I have been having is on my longer rides (over 30km) my left foot starts to go numb. I have platform pedals and sneakers. I think I will try a shoe with a wider toe box. Have you or Darin experienced this?
I also get the numb foot problem when I wear snug shoes. Definitely go for something with a wide toe box. Solves it for me most of the time! Also, take a look at where your feet are on the pedals and try to get the ball of your foot in line with the axle of the pedal. Or you're already doing that experiment and try and see if another position stops the numbness. Also make sure your foot isn't at a funky angle when pedaling (i definitely do this sometimes with one foot and not the other and Darin's had to point it out!). Another key is making sure your weight is more evenly distributed in your hands, feet and butt. Sometimes we end up putting too much weight on (kind of pushing into) our feet. It could also have to do with improper fit so having a proper bike fit (if the other changes don't fix it) might be in order. Hope this helps!
Enjoy your overnighter! 🤘
@@radbikeadventure Thanks for the suggestions Ryan! Yes I think my left foot is a bit turned out when I ride. I think I will try a pair of shoes that are a bit stiffer and have a wider toe box. I have a pair of Keen hiking shoes I can experiment with.
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Enjoy your informative videos keep them coming. I do have an issue with how to keep my electronics charged on long tour. Did you use a solar panel or charge cells to keep things running?
Great question! We have solely used power banks on our tours but have solar panels coming our way to try out. Ryan also has a dynamo hub they'll be making into a power generating wheel soon so we'll report back on both of these! But the simplest way is a power bank like this: amzn.to/3tusNiL affiliate link :)) It's a bit heavy but worth it to have a lot of backup charge on hand
Mechanical. My solution wasto build out from frame a winter bike. (‘84 Trek MTB to internal hub, all new components) it worked. My first trip is to a town Leiter, 47 miles away with a roadhouse and cabins. So I am up to a half-Leiter with a 20k (35lb) load. At end of month I should up to a full-Leiter day ride. Then pack it. In ‘22, I want to do a Rando-Leiter, 94 mile day round trip. ;) 90% dirt road
Just back from my first shakedown tour. Overnighter with loaded rig. It's funny to see how many heads turn to check me out. I guess there isn't a lot of touring where I live. Oh wait, your first tour was on Skye? The climb past the waterfall on the way to Portree, that must have been nice.
Great comment right at the end: Get out and ride, even if it is just a couple miles. It does indeed make the rest of the day better. ❤
I have riden around 250km/day (with moderate around 2 or 3k elevation) for 2 weeks while bikepacking on light gravel or road with a tarp and still do a few cafe stops and talk with people. It's around 11h on the saddle for me. I could probably go over 300 if I went with a performance mindset (rolling a bit faster, less pauses) but that's not really what I want.
Still I usually prefer something like 150-180km while bikepacking and around 100-120 km when touring with more gear for longer periods. Having time to chill, enjoy long luches, sightsee ... but then it varies wildly one day to the next.
I'm also a fan of long pauses in the late afternoon and riding in the night, really love the feeling and with good lights, I find night safer than dusk if there is some traffic.
And it depends if I'm alone obviously.
15mph for 11 hours sounds implausible. Especially with a 'long break in the afternoon'.
You look is awesome. Not trying to be weird but the hat, the hair, the shirt, the earring. Love your style. Just wanted to compliment you on that.
ok first love your shirt ! ;o) ok next all your advice are very acurate. On our 2 years bike tour we did an average 80km per day. One sugestion Ryan for your international followers think about giving info in kilometer... ;o)
Thanks! Yes I mentioned it being 80-100km in the beginning but I can repeat it next time because you're right...the rest of the world will appreciate that! Metric makes SO much more sense!
Hey great channel...Quick question. Did your disk brakes ever get damaged from the flights?
This year I did three tours - 3, 4 and then 20 days. Got a fairly good feel for what worked (and didn’t). Currently planning a cross country trip. I have lodging figured out for each night and backups in between in case I fall short or want to go over. Mix of Warmshowers, then camping or motels/hostels if needed. Not excited about doing wild camping however. How far in advance should I firm up the lodging? A day or two? A week? A couple of places (hostels) I’ve spoken with have indicated as much as a month! I hate to get locked in because stuff happens. I’m documenting cancellation policies!
Perhaps a video on scheduling lodging would be very helpful. Questions like - when to confirm arrival dates. When to commit with reservations. Etc. Or perhaps I am overthinking this and should just go and let things sort themselves out?
Hallo from Austria. Thank you for all the info and inspiration. We're currently locked down here so my rides are all day rides. My biggest fear is that this lock down will last into the summer.
You're very welcome! I know we have to be SO patient with restrictions and lockdowns but hopefully you can find mini adventures nearby and use this time to plan something for the future
Personal stats, longest ride 212 km PEI-NB (headwind, 3hr sleep at ferry, home in dark), prefered ride 80 to 110km (some unloaded extentsions), happy distance 350km 2 days, fully loaded, not in shape Moncton, NB to Canso, NS Via Rail Train home!
Planning a Acadian tour, Quebec to Moncton, NB 4 days, dead flat, usually tail winds
Thanks for sharing!
None of this was rocket science but really clearly put. Great vid.
Definitely steering clear of rocket science 😉 ! Glad you liked it!
Re 10 to 12 mph: that's exactly my experience as well. It sounds like you folks have a similar touring style as I do. Not too agressive.
@RAD James from New York. Great Videos. I'm going to be starting in Florida Memorial day and planning to finish in New York July 4th weekend. I'd love to tour with you guys .
Nice have a great trip!
TRAFFIC - a fear and an issue to plan for eg travelling times & places. When I start to cycle tour I will go through cities as early on Sunday mornings as possible as I fear for riding in heavy traffic.
I get that! Traffic is definitely a scary one. Route planning and timing can definitely go a long way to (mostly) avoid it.
I want to go bikepacking/cycle touring two things that stopped are; the pandemic(picked up my bikepacking mtb Feb 2020 to supplement my gravel bike); & my average speed which un-loaded is at best 9mph with a min of 500 feet of elevation on a 25 mile ride.
Your new hairstyle really suits you :))
Thanks so much!
Average 10mph fully loaded is a good rough guide. And anything over 50 miles for a typical day.
And yeah, build it up over the first two/three days.
Hey I am trying to go on a bike ride across the United States I've been trying to prepare and get ready for it and planning on going in about a month
Hi, can you tell me the difference between Komoot and ride with gps please, positives and negatives ??? Happy riding from Australia🚴🏻♀️
So, I bought the trailer for my 85 lb lab. He's ridden in it now several times, so I know that fear concerning his welfare in the heat is covered. I'm a member of warmshowers, so that fear of no where to get a shower or a safe patch of grass to pitch my tent on is taken care of..but, I'm still grinding on where will I find a wild camp site each night I'm not at a warmshowers and will the bugs eat my dog and myself alive?
Thanks for sharing. It’s very helpful. I’m a novice with cycle touring and am learning from your videos. The Border is still closed for the moment in Malaysia, even the state borders and its good suggestion to start with something small and build up from there. I should just do that...
Oh Yes, I think my biggest fear is really myself because I realize that the physical, mental and emotional state of being tends to make a big difference in how the day goes (something I learned from long distance hiking/walking). I typically do solo therefore it takes a lot more to self motivate navigating through all the pains and unknowns and some days can be sooo hard while some days just flies through. Eating, drinking and resting enough seems to play a key role here. I’m guessing the same is true with cycle touring?? Can’t imagine trying to make 50 miles a day with butterflies in the belly...😂😂
Starting local is definitely the best way to start! Especially because if something doesn't go to plan you'll be close to home with a support network nearby. Go for it!
Overcoming our own fears and self-doubt (my hand also raised!) is definitely the biggest hurdle. It sounds like your long distance hiking experience has already given you lots of wisdom in how to prep. Cycling requires A LOT of calories so be prepped for that (ie LOTS OF SNACKS haha). Start with 20 miles. You'd be surprised how quickly the butterflies will dissipate once you get rolling 😀
Thanks!! By the way, just remembered my other biggest fear. Vicious dogs!! I know, they can be all cute and charming but those wild ones are crazy!! Did you guys encountered any during your tour? Appreciate some tips. Thanks!
fear of mechanicals is my biggest thing - while I've learned lots and feel comfortable with a bigger range of issues, I have two bike options and both are old and decrepit - a road bike from the 70s and a mountain bike/hybrid from the 90s. I love the bikes but can't bring myself to spend a couple hundred dollars on a mechanic, so I just bear the unexpected issues instead... eventually I'll fix them up a bit more!
Hey! Love your channel! Just taking up touring at 62..lol my question is how to adjust with a freind? Do you guys maintain your individual speeds or is one waiting while the other is struggling ?
I have a Freind that would like to come along but she says she's really slow...I mean I don't think 2 people have to be constantly together but if it's always the same speed difference wouldn't that just put extra stress on the whole trip dynamic?
I guess maybe set short term goals??? But even then, if I've had time to eat my lunch and am ready to leave when she arrives at the lunch place...that kind of wouldn't be cool...???😊
Hey! Good question! I think you'd have to adjust to the slower rider. At least I think that's what I'd do. And then have times where you say, hey i'd like to ride a litter faster, how bout i meet you at camp or for lunch or at the top of the hill etc. (of course make sure this person is ok with that idea ahead of time!). Darin and I had very matched riding speeds so it was never an issue for us. If either of us was a little ahead/behind (good to have space sometimes especially on such a long tour!!) it wouldn't take long to meet back up. And phones make it so easy to get in touch should you find yourself farther than yodeling distance hehe ✌And thanks for being here!
Yes..all a question of adjustment...as in life in general....we can turn something into good or bad..our choice..:-) but yeah clear boundaries and clear communication are key....:-)
Be safe:-)
cooking, toilet, safety (both for riders and their belongings), drinkable water, safe place for sleeping, etc...
Do you do any group tours? I'm also from socal?!
It's easy to overestimate one's average riding speed. People usually reason: "As I generally manage to sustain ca. 25km/h for 5-6 minutes, my average speed must be a tiny read below that".
Wrong. Your average speed may peak at a little under 25km/h for a few minutes, but slowing down, starting to accelerate, muscle and cardio fatigue, the environmental and road conditions, climbs (even a barely perceivable 0.5% slope), the traffic, road junction stops, both bike and rider aerodynamic drag, tyre rolling resistance, etc. all affect your average riding speed considerably. Most people struggle to sustain an average speed of over 15km/h over a half a day long ride.
My cycling speeds area usually ca. 25-30km/h on the flats (sometimes, especially if I exert more effort, more and sometimes less), but My average speed for distances over 5-10km is still only ca. 22km. After a while, say, 50km, fatigue kicks in, and, combined with all the other factors, slows the average riding speed to 20km an hour and lower, if I ride long enough. Very, very few people can sustain average riding speeds of over 20km an hour over an 8-10 hour ride. Most barely brush against 14-15km/h. And that's not counting pauses.
Average 10mph fully loaded is a good target.
Light rain and cooler temperatures are actually better for riding long distances.
Nice video as always..
Im from india 49 years old. And im having a roadster single speed bicycle.. i want to start cycle touring... will it be possible for me😊?
My biggest concern is touring with a cpap.
I don’t know how to plan. I k ow what I want to do. But don’t know how to plan it. Working on it.
Dear, can someone pls help me that will Tubus Tara rack will fit to kona sutra 2021 model? Or any other suggestion for a good front rack! Thanks in advance!
I believe so but you may need to share the eyelet with the fender. Are there any bike shops near you that carry them?
Rad Bike Adventure what do mean? I bought the cycle from online and order tubus tara low rider from a website in Germany. Bicycle is still boxed.just waiting for pedal and from like rack to arrive. Then I will assemble it. But thanks for your reply.
I, too, have the 2021 KONA Sutra. I have put the Tubus Tara low rider on the front without any issues. I have put the Tubus LOGO Classic rear rack on, also (I prefer steel racks to aluminum) without any issues. I hope this helps.
rderize yes I have put the tubus Tara at the front wheel. It is perfect! Thanks for your help mate!
I use Google maps a lot for planning but it has lead me into strange places😂
Haha oh yes same for us! It's great if you want a little extra (and unexpected) adventure thrown in!
@@radbikeadventure One of my last bike tours in Central Florida Google Maps lead me into private land and I had to climb over the two fences and use somebody's driveway to get out of there. Extra adventure for sure, ha-ha.
My biggest fear is not having access to food, water, and lodging. After taking a Virtually simulated cross country bicycle trip on my computer , I am surprised at the over abundance of auto repair shops in rural America vs motels, campgrounds and restaurants .
Allways nice to hear california smail!!
Wait what is smail?
Ok, i use google translate next time smail=smile 😁
Windy link? Several apps I've found. Not sure which one you were talking about.
Apologies! I added the link :)
whatever it is? I'm a night person. I'd be sitting in the woods wide awake all night. 50 miles with a loaded bike would be no problem. That's a 5 hour ride while the sun is still out. I do ride around near home with the cargo sometimes.
I'm riding Mission Viejo to Huntington Beach and back tomorrow come join!!!
Noiiiice. We're busy this weekend but I definitely want to get a Rad Rides thing going!
I commute 35 miles a day to work so distance won't be an issue. Finding places to camp is my biggest worry. It's not like hiking where there are designated shelters well mapped out. I've tried practicing the skill of finding a stealth site locally and I find I run into homeless people a lot. Kind of sketchy.
People keep saying Komoot is great, but I find myself consistently frustrated with it. I've been using a combination of that and google maps while cycling around RI for the last year, and Kamoot seems more likely to take me on busier / more dangerous roads.
I have it set for bike touring. Is there something I'm missing about this app?
Well that's frustrating sorry to hear that. We used it more for navigation and elevation checking than route finding but maybe it's better at route finding in europe where there are more users. Heat maps are great for riding less busy routes
I love cycling touing
Personally i always choose a route that's down hill both ways !! LOL
That’s a great option 😆
@@radbikeadventure 🚲😇🚲
Biggest fear - eating my own cooking ( also known as the Pasta and tomato diet)
Haha we feel that! Be sure to add in fresh veg and plenty of oil/butter. Spices are also your friend. Another good option is premise curry packs or flavored tuna if you can handle canned fish
Don't overdo it. Every 200 metres is a different experience, so there's no need to push it. I look back on my routes through Europe and figure that I've missed some great stuff, or took the wrong route. I do 15-30 km before breakfast, then have two big lunches. If you bike South, it's faster, because it's downhill. Heh.
Definitely true. I think we always had 2 breakfasts, and 2 dinners at least!
I can cycle as long I have water 🌊💦 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
Biggest fear is not having a toilet when nature calls and you are not in a place that is conducive to cat holes and privacy. And no one to watch the bicycle and gear when using public restrooms. If there were restroom stops/stations along the bicycle routes, I would ride throughout the US. It is too bad that the US does not see the health, psychological and transportation alternative benefits of extensive touring and therefore promote it via infrastructures. Lets just get fatter and die earlier of cardiovascular diseases; that is what the majority wants. This is where the ship crews tell the captain how to navigate.
Hills and valleys for 10 hours..? Well, hello Wales.
😂😂😂 My experience exactly
i'm afraid of getting hit by a car or being preyed upon as a single woman alone. i've travelled my whole life as a single woman alone and felt fine, but something about being out on country roads and wild camping alone gives me pause.
Im afraid of getting hit by a car 😢
Don't encourage people to ride anywhere right now.. Unsubscribed ✌
Did I? Such rash decisions! Darin and I have hardcore quarantined during this pandemic. We are extremely cautious hardly seeing anyone and not traveling over the past year! In many of our videos and posts we consistently tell folx to only travel when safe 🙂
Being outside doing exercise is the best thing you could do now. Silly comment.