The necessary preparations should be made in advance for long-distance riding

1. Physical training before long-distance riding

Starting at least two months before departure, set aside an hour or so every day to start training near home. It is recommended to consult professional car shop owners or riders with long-distance riding experience. With their help, they can get a preliminary understanding of their physical condition, familiarize themselves with bicycle performance and transmission adjustments, and be able to make a targeted exercise plan, focusing on strengthening the heart and lungs. Function and muscle endurance do training.

2. Design cycling routes

Travelers must have enough interest in cycling, like cycling and stop-and-go to see the scenery, otherwise, after the initial excitement, it is easy to feel boring and hard work. This is to design and plan a cycling route according to the purpose of the trip, personal physical condition, economic conditions, and the length of the vacation.

3. Packing of luggage

Carry-on luggage for long-distance bicycle travel should be as simple as possible. Because all the household belongings have to be carried on the car all the way, weight, size, practicality and utilization rate all need to be considered. According to the length of the distance, food and lodging conditions, budget, climate, etc., you can prepare the corresponding daily necessities, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, cooking utensils, stoves, windproof raincoats, etc. After finishing all the equipment, put them in a hanging bag Bale.

4. Bicycle maintenance and necessary tools

During the cycling trip, the most common fault is tire damage, followed by broken rim wire and damage to other parts. A large part of the reason is that the product life or mileage has reached the end of the service life. Therefore, before departure, renew the important parts and carry enough spare parts.

The necessary tools for road bike trips include screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, hexagonal combinations, tire repair tools, pumps, spare inner tubes, etc. Combine tools should be selected as much as possible to reduce weight. In addition, there can be one or two of the companions who are proficient in vehicle maintenance to prevent difficult emergencies.

5. Food supply

Cycling is very physically demanding, and eating is a very important thing. Long-distance travel can usually supplement food in supermarkets along the way. Generally, there are restaurants or fast food restaurants near large supermarkets. If several people are traveling together, they can also cook by themselves. Stoves and cooking utensils should be sturdy, durable and portable. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be added along the way.

In addition, carry-on backpacks should always have snacks such as chocolate and beef jerky to replenish physical strength in time. If you are riding at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour, you should add water about every 15 minutes. When you feel tired, having sour snacks such as seedless plum and tangerine peel in your mouth can relieve fatigue to a certain extent.

6. Accommodation

It is recommended to plan the place of accommodation before departure. Youth hostels in big cities are usually more fully occupied. After arriving in the local area, you can go to the visitor center to obtain relevant accommodation information along the way. Local B&Bs and motels are available.