Our comprehensive gear checklist for multiday bicycle touring.
Long distance cycle touring.
The ride is roughly 100 miles and can be split into two 50 mile days to ease you into the touring lifestyle.
Touring bikes also generally have a shorter top tube or more important a shorter reach which is the distance from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube.
The best physical training for a big cycle tour is to ride a really heavy bike a really long way.
Training yourself mentally will serve you far better than attempting to train yourself physically.
The most important one is without any doubt a good saddle.
The truth about training for long distance cycle touring is this.
So you don t need a brand new touring bike for your first trip.
For an easy introduction to cycle touring the thames valley route from london to oxford is a great way to start.
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What i do recommend is to invest in certain accessories.
Endurance road bikes offer comfort over long distances but are usually closer to a race bike than a traditional touring bike.