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5 TIPS: BE PREPARED FOR YOUR FIRST LONG BICYCLE RIDE


Planning a long distance ride or going on an organized tour? Download these 5 tips from Vision Quest Coaching’s Jason Schisler. Get advice on how to be prepared before, during and after the ride.

In this guide, you'll get pro tips about:

  • Food & Hydration
  • Training & Being Prepared
  • Bicycle Maintenance
  • Proper Cycling Attire
ABOUT THE WRITERS

Jason SchislerJASON SCHISLER

Jason is the Director of Coaching for Vision Quest Coaching. He has personally taken part in many different cycling disciplines and helped hundreds of athletes prepare for their own personal endurance journey.

 

Sara CharsSARA CHARS

Sara Chars is a World Bicycle Relief volunteer blogger. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota and currently works as an Art Director at Tiger Oak Media. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, learning about other cultures, and exploring her surroundings by bike.

 

 

ABOUT WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF

World Bicycle Relief mobilizes people through The Power of Bicycles. We envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to independence and livelihood.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we build and distribute strong, reliable Buffalo Bicycles to students, healthcare workers and entrepreneurs in rural regions of the world. For increased sustainability,  we train field mechanics to ensure access to maintenance and spare parts.