70 year old, bike touring since 1982, re saddle sores: I never had saddle sores. Brooks B-17 saddle broken in correctly, with very thin polyester stretchy shorts worn commando (Patagonia brand Landfarer bike shorts). They breath, wash and dry fast, and dry when you take a break. Repetitive motion on long tours can injure knees and feet, I use Flat Pedals with trail running shoes. Cycled half of GDMBR, twice across U.S., once across EU with flat pedals, and B-17.
Used Zoot for triathlons in the 80's and 90's. Great made, heard they made a comeback. I am contemplating either the Cutthroat or the Priortity 600 XL (Thanks Ryan) at 6'5 Ride a Warbird now, as cutthroat only comes in a 60, Priority now making an XL frame size
Very good information for next year GDMBR! For the first time bikepacking for me. So many factors are counting. So much difference of recumbent riding, I did before on long distance trips! Your a busy bee on the UA-cam channel! Thanks again!
Stay hydrated, even in remote locations where you might run out of water. Simply place a small pebble under your tongue, and it will help keep your mouth moist, reducing the sensation of thirst as your saliva production increases.
best advise... If you feel anything wrong.. deal with it sooner rather than later. Don't let irritations turn into wounds! (ditto for bike maintenance.. like if something is loose, tighten it right away etc)
Encore une top vidéo pour les amateurs de Bikepacking ! Je valide à 200% les pédales qui permettent le port de chaussures type baskets, sandales fermées ou ouvertes etc. J'avoue de mon côté n'être jamais passé sur des chaussures + pédales automatiques. Pour la crème, la Cicalfate + est excellente effectivement. Parait-il que le Cetavlon (crème que j'ai beaucoup utilisée dans mon enfance) est aussi très performante. Pour la selle Infinite, aujourd'hui je n'ai pas le budget pour ce modèle et ma pratique n'est probablement pas pertinente pour franchir le pas. Mais je la garde dans un coin de ma tête. Redshift shockstop : connu et plébiscité par beaucoup. Rien à dire. Ton combo est top. Enfin, le meilleur conseil, tu l'as dit : tester encore et encore pour trouver son équilibre et écouter les signaux ! Ne pas hésiter à bouger la selle, les pieds les mains, perdre 2 minutes à régler des petites choses et repartir. Bonne route!
Tusen takk! Jeg jobber med en hel serie av disse videoene! Jeg ser også på å delta i Atlas Mountain Bike Race i fremtiden. Skål, og du har et fantastisk land!!
Zoot triathlon shorts work for me, too. I try to rinse them once each day. I carry a light (4 oz) pair of running shorts that I can ride in for an hour or two if I want to give the Zoot shorts more time to dry. But I'm ok wearing damp Zoots as long as they are clean -- free of yesterday's butt sweat and lube.
The redshift suspension post saves the irreplaceable discs in your spine. Talk to anyone who needs or needed spine surgery for worn lumbar discs. The spring and/or elastomers take that shock instead of your lumbar discs. Smart engineering.
superbe vidéo remplit de précieuses informations ! dommage que cette selle soit une des plus cher que j'ai vue une fois rendu au canada ahah !! Cheers lâche pas ce que tu fais !
Oui elle n’est pas donné mais je crois sérieusement que c’est une des meilleure sur le marché pour de longue distance ! Sinon la brooks c17 est mon second choix !
thanks for the tips. I am not the biggest fan of bibs but they are comfortable on soft surfaces. Have you ever tried gel saddle covers? I haven't tested them yet but I got a couple of gel saddle covers the other day just to use with regular clothes and when I am using bibs, just in case a friend or one of my siblings want to use my bike I can use one of those for them to be more comfortable on the bike, for instance.
I've tried the gel saddle covers from time to time but found those I chose didn't let me move around on my saddle. The material they used just didn't work well with tri and cycling shorts.As a result, they didn't work for long rides. You may have better luck though.
What do you think of riding with a wide-brim hat like something you would use for doing yard/garden work in the sun? Not very aero but keeps your face shaded. Not sure if just shade is enough for so many days though.
I love my “da brim” but the “serious cyclists” I know give me grief about it. No sunburn on the ears, neck, or face. The only downside is it blows off my helmet any time I hit 30+ mph no matter how hard I strap it down.
Any tips for avoiding 'hike a bike' injuries? I just finished a ride in Scotland which involved a lot of pushing and now one elbow is killing me lol. I guess that was the 'lead arm' and it's some kind of repetitive strain injury.
Oooo nice subject ! I will try to make a video about that ! What i could say for now is weight is realllly important ! You dont feel the full weight of the bike until you are hike a bicking ! I would say also that i was using my aerobar to help push forward and put a lot of the weight of the bike in back so the front wheel would not want to dig into the dirt or mud that much !
I have been thinking about experimenting with putting a strap over my shoulder and attaching it to one of the seat stays. My thought is that I would then be pulling and pushing the bike. It would alleviate some of the pressure on my hands and arms. I have not tried it yet but I think it is worth experimenting with.
Chamois cream and sunscreen are top picks. I'd add lycra sleeves and just over knee-length bibs to keep the sun off the arms and knees. Getting burnt on the back of your knees hurts. And skin cancer is no joke. Cheers
Great tip ! Love it ! I sweat so much that I did’nt think to bring any lycra sleeves and long bibs… but yes, protecting yourself from the sun is a must !
@@GabrielRancourtCycling I live in Asia, where we have plenty of heat and humidity. The good news is that Lycra sleeves aren't hot at all. The sweat wicks through them and you get evaporative cooling. Give them a try on a hot day and see what you think. They cost very little. And I bet you'll be surprised! Cheers
Hmm... I think the saddle might be overkill for many people, ofc, if you actually have issues you should try this. one. Honestly something like brooks cambrium or leather will probably be enough for most people. After all, this dude is doing bikepacking racing. Also, if you actually want to shield from sun, get at least 50 spf. Sunscreen is already not not perfect since it's going to be probably rubbed off at points, some removed with sweat and not applied toughly enough, so you need all help you can get. Personally, I would just try to shield as much as possible with shade and darker merino clothing. Merino has pretty good sun protection and darker colors absorb more radiation.
I agree with you, those a great saddles and i have those, but i will not go back since my infinite ! Great point with the sunscreen, i just cant cover myself from merino wool because it get me some irritation and i sweat to much for those.
I’ll never leave you again!! 😂😂😂
I will be your personal doctor next time haha 🤣
70 year old, bike touring since 1982, re saddle sores: I never had saddle sores. Brooks B-17 saddle broken in correctly, with very thin polyester stretchy shorts worn commando (Patagonia brand Landfarer bike shorts). They breath, wash and dry fast, and dry when you take a break. Repetitive motion on long tours can injure knees and feet, I use Flat Pedals with trail running shoes. Cycled half of GDMBR, twice across U.S., once across EU with flat pedals, and B-17.
Good for you ! Glad you found your combo !
All great tips though, honestly, I’d tune in just for the warm energy of your smile!
Thank you ! Try to be myself in front of the camera haha ! Thanks for watching !
Used Zoot for triathlons in the 80's and 90's. Great made, heard they made a comeback. I am contemplating either the Cutthroat or the Priortity 600 XL (Thanks Ryan) at 6'5 Ride a Warbird now, as cutthroat only comes in a 60, Priority now making an XL frame size
Great Videos, I use Blistix SPF 30, and use it every 1-1.5 hours. It works for me
Love it ! Will take a look at it !
Very good information for next year GDMBR! For the first time bikepacking for me. So many factors are counting. So much difference of recumbent riding, I did before on long distance trips! Your a busy bee on the UA-cam
channel! Thanks again!
Thanks for watching ! If you have any question for your trip next year… let me know !
Thank you! I will think of it! A lot of things to organize, this is fun too!💪💪👍👍
Let me know if you have any tricks of your own for avoiding injuries !
Stay hydrated, even in remote locations where you might run out of water. Simply place a small pebble under your tongue, and it will help keep your mouth moist, reducing the sensation of thirst as your saliva production increases.
Love it ! Thank you
Thank you great insights, tips and products!
Thanks ! Im trying to share what i learned after all those years of riding. Have a good one !
best advise... If you feel anything wrong.. deal with it sooner rather than later. Don't let irritations turn into wounds! (ditto for bike maintenance.. like if something is loose, tighten it right away etc)
Haha love this advice… so true ! Will keep it in mind for my next mecanic videos !
As a Finn I'm looking forward to winter riding tips :) Great videos btw, thanks!
Great idea ! I have some videos in mind !
Encore une top vidéo pour les amateurs de Bikepacking !
Je valide à 200% les pédales qui permettent le port de chaussures type baskets, sandales fermées ou ouvertes etc.
J'avoue de mon côté n'être jamais passé sur des chaussures + pédales automatiques.
Pour la crème, la Cicalfate + est excellente effectivement. Parait-il que le Cetavlon (crème que j'ai beaucoup utilisée dans mon enfance) est aussi très performante.
Pour la selle Infinite, aujourd'hui je n'ai pas le budget pour ce modèle et ma pratique n'est probablement pas pertinente pour franchir le pas. Mais je la garde dans un coin de ma tête.
Redshift shockstop : connu et plébiscité par beaucoup. Rien à dire. Ton combo est top.
Enfin, le meilleur conseil, tu l'as dit : tester encore et encore pour trouver son équilibre et écouter les signaux ! Ne pas hésiter à bouger la selle, les pieds les mains, perdre 2 minutes à régler des petites choses et repartir.
Bonne route!
Merci pour l’écoute et commentaire ! On est sur la même longueur d’onde !
Loving the content! Taking some information for my ride in the Atlas Mountain Bike Race, keep the videos coming, cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Tusen takk! Jeg jobber med en hel serie av disse videoene! Jeg ser også på å delta i Atlas Mountain Bike Race i fremtiden. Skål, og du har et fantastisk land!!
@@GabrielRancourtCycling Genialt! Vi ses i Marokko 😎
Zoot triathlon shorts work for me, too. I try to rinse them once each day. I carry a light (4 oz) pair of running shorts that I can ride in for an hour or two if I want to give the Zoot shorts more time to dry. But I'm ok wearing damp Zoots as long as they are clean -- free of yesterday's butt sweat and lube.
Glad they work for you too ! Great tip for the shorts !
I remember you playing music with Rayn 👍
Yess ! I was the unofficial dj of the tour divide ! 😂
@@GabrielRancourtCyclingyou’re the best DJ
The redshift suspension post saves the irreplaceable discs in your spine. Talk to anyone who needs or needed spine surgery for worn lumbar discs. The spring and/or elastomers take that shock instead of your lumbar discs. Smart engineering.
Yes love it ! Save my back for sure !!!
Great video! Thank you
Thanks for watching !
superbe vidéo remplit de précieuses informations ! dommage que cette selle soit une des plus cher que j'ai vue une fois rendu au canada ahah !!
Cheers lâche pas ce que tu fais !
Oui elle n’est pas donné mais je crois sérieusement que c’est une des meilleure sur le marché pour de longue distance ! Sinon la brooks c17 est mon second choix !
thanks for the tips. I am not the biggest fan of bibs but they are comfortable on soft surfaces. Have you ever tried gel saddle covers? I haven't tested them yet but I got a couple of gel saddle covers the other day just to use with regular clothes and when I am using bibs, just in case a friend or one of my siblings want to use my bike I can use one of those for them to be more comfortable on the bike, for instance.
Hi ! Thanks for the recommandation ! I think gel saddle would be to heavy for me. But that does not mean it cant work !
I've tried the gel saddle covers from time to time but found those I chose didn't let me move around on my saddle. The material they used just didn't work well with tri and cycling shorts.As a result, they didn't work for long rides. You may have better luck though.
What do you think of riding with a wide-brim hat like something you would use for doing yard/garden work in the sun? Not very aero but keeps your face shaded. Not sure if just shade is enough for so many days though.
That could work great !!! For me, im always getting soooo hot that i wanted as much airflow as possible. My only sun burns were with my lips !
I love my “da brim” but the “serious cyclists” I know give me grief about it. No sunburn on the ears, neck, or face. The only downside is it blows off my helmet any time I hit 30+ mph no matter how hard I strap it down.
would you recommend a beautiful shirt like you are wearing for a long trip ?
Yes ! It would be nice with your skin tone ! Highly recommend it !
Any tips for avoiding 'hike a bike' injuries? I just finished a ride in Scotland which involved a lot of pushing and now one elbow is killing me lol. I guess that was the 'lead arm' and it's some kind of repetitive strain injury.
Oooo nice subject ! I will try to make a video about that ! What i could say for now is weight is realllly important ! You dont feel the full weight of the bike until you are hike a bicking ! I would say also that i was using my aerobar to help push forward and put a lot of the weight of the bike in back so the front wheel would not want to dig into the dirt or mud that much !
I have been thinking about experimenting with putting a strap over my shoulder and attaching it to one of the seat stays. My thought is that I would then be pulling and pushing the bike. It would alleviate some of the pressure on my hands and arms. I have not tried it yet but I think it is worth experimenting with.
Chamois cream and sunscreen are top picks.
I'd add lycra sleeves and just over knee-length bibs to keep the sun off the arms and knees.
Getting burnt on the back of your knees hurts. And skin cancer is no joke.
Cheers
Great tip ! Love it ! I sweat so much that I did’nt think to bring any lycra sleeves and long bibs… but yes, protecting yourself from the sun is a must !
@@GabrielRancourtCycling I live in Asia, where we have plenty of heat and humidity. The good news is that Lycra sleeves aren't hot at all. The sweat wicks through them and you get evaporative cooling.
Give them a try on a hot day and see what you think.
They cost very little. And I bet you'll be surprised!
Cheers
Hmm... I think the saddle might be overkill for many people, ofc, if you actually have issues you should try this. one. Honestly something like brooks cambrium or leather will probably be enough for most people. After all, this dude is doing bikepacking racing.
Also, if you actually want to shield from sun, get at least 50 spf. Sunscreen is already not not perfect since it's going to be probably rubbed off at points, some removed with sweat and not applied toughly enough, so you need all help you can get. Personally, I would just try to shield as much as possible with shade and darker merino clothing. Merino has pretty good sun protection and darker colors absorb more radiation.
I agree with you, those a great saddles and i have those, but i will not go back since my infinite ! Great point with the sunscreen, i just cant cover myself from merino wool because it get me some irritation and i sweat to much for those.
😂 to me the sunscreen was weird not the baby oil. Ain’t no sunshine reaching them regions 😂
Haha
Ta selle semble être une option pour un Ironman 🧐
Haha pas besoin pour un Ironman !! Vas-y léger et pas cher !
@@GabrielRancourtCycling une plaque en aluminium 1/4 de pouce léger et pas chère 🤣🤣
Good tips but dont need chaff cream with that seat no reason unless your still wearing padded shorts just subbed
I agree with you for the first 3 days… after that, i was using some and it make a huge difference !
Glad you saved your lips
Thanks ! They are ok now !! Took a few weeks !