How to prepare and cope with Hard Routes
How to Handdle Hard BikePacking Routes
Preparation is key — train your body, plan your route carefully, and mentally prepare by setting realistic goals and remaining flexible.
- Training: Build up your endurance and strength gradually, respecting the principle of diminishing returns. Overtraining can lead to burnout or injury, so find a balance in your preparation.
- Nutrition and Hydration: Leverage your physical capabilities by fueling your body effectively. Eating and drinking the right things at the right times can dramatically influence your performance and recovery.
- Rest and Recovery: Apply the principle of delayed rewards by recognizing the importance of rest. Adequate sleep and recovery days are crucial for your body to heal and strengthen.
- Equipment and Packing: Focus on selecting and preparing your gear wisely. Leverage technology and equipment to minimize physical strain and maximize efficiency. This includes choosing a comfortable bike setup, packing light but essential gear, and planning for contingencies.
Making the Path
Is it your trip if you are following somebody elses?
”Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” K. Jung
If the path before you is clearImmediate, you are probably on someone else’s J. Campbell
A trick to avoid some punctures
- Use some tube sealant - For me this one saved me few times.