How To Train For Ultra Endurance Cycling
Published on February 1st 2017
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Training for Ultra Endurance Cycling isn't all plain sailing. It requires time, effort and mental strength. We explain how to ride your way into a double century ride and beyond Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN shop! http://gcn.eu/2q With plenty of long distance events/challenges on the calendar such as the Transcontinental, Paris-Brest-Paris, 24hr time-trials and audax events, it's not as simple as just riding your bike. However, it doesn't need to be a daunting experience, it's all about fun and the achievement of doing it. Ex-Professional Cyclists Matt Stephens and Tom Last explain "How To Train For Ultra Endurance Cycling" along with some words of advice from Bruce Berkeley who is specialist in Long Distance Cycling. We go through - preparing for the event - building up to the distance with your training - resting - nutrition - mental strength - equipment checks - pacing the ride and finally, doing the distance. Let us know your tips for Ultra-Endurance Cycling in the comments below 👇 Watch more on GCN... How To Ride 100miles 📹 http://gcn.eu/Ride-100-Miles How To Make Your Bike More Comfortable 📹 http://gcn.eu/1QtSFzp Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Badia: http://gcn.eu/AltaBadia_ // Maratona Dles Dolomites: http://gcn.eu/MaratonaDlesDolomites_ Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/2hcDLGM KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Muc-Off: http://gcn.eu/1XlT5Og Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5 Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/2hcT2Yb Continental tyres: http://gcn.eu/2hcDQdy Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/2h4HzqD YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW Leave us a comment below!