Articles in this series:
Planning and Packing (Vol. 4, No. 3): What to bring on a
long-distance ride: Clothing, food and more. How to visualize your
event and determine a schedule to be successful.
Enjoying the Scenery (Vol. 4, No. 4): Taking an interest in
the landscape you traverse on your rides not only heightens the
enjoyment, but also helps you complete your ride.
How to Make Your Bike Faster (Vol. 5, No. 1): What is
more important: Light weight, aerodynamics or rolling resistance? We
look at all these factors for different riders, based on actual
measurements, with surprising results. Read how you can take 2-10
hours off your PBP time by making simple changes to your
bike.
Training for Long-Distance Events (Vol. 5, No. 2): We tell
you not just how to train, but also how to fit training for a
long-distance event into your busy schedule.
Training Tools from Stopwatches to Coaches
(Vol. 5, No. 2): What heart rate monitors, power
measuring tools and more can do for you and wether you need
them.
Efficient Cycling (Vol. 5, No. 3): How to carry more
speed over rolling terrain and more tips on going faster with the
same effort.
The Futility of Downhill Pedaling (Vol. 5, No. 3): Why
pedaling above certain speeds does not make you faster.
Riding in Groups (Vol. 5, No. 4): How to do an efficient
paceline, how to optimize a group's speed in crosswinds, pacelining
etiquette and more.
Planning Paris-Brest-Paris (Vol. 5, No. 4): Plan
your ride so you won't have to wait in line at controls and more
advice to make PBP a success.
A Survey of the Equipment in Paris-Brest-Paris 2007
(Vol. 6, No. 2): What worked, what didn't and what riders
would like to change.
Testing Your Bike's Aerodynamics (Vol. 7, No. 1): A
simple way to assess equipment and positions on the road.
Avoiding the Bonk (Vol. 7, No. 3): Nutrition for
Long-Distance Riding.
Choosing a Builder for your Next Bike (Vol. 7, No. 4): How to make sure your dream bike turns out exactly as you anticipate. Avoid the pitfalls that can lead to disappointments.
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