Pedal Power
Top Tips for Tackling Long Distance Bicycle Rides
Apr. 20, 2023 - Willem L. Middelkoop
In preparation for this year’s Fietselfstedentocht (236KM), I took my bike and set out for an adventurous ride through half of the Netherlands. It was my first long distance ride after being infected with COVID. If you're considering a long-distance ride yourself, be sure to read along to discover invaluable tips and tricks from my experience.
Continue reading![Follow road signs or use a GPS navigation system - whatever you do, make sure you have some idea where you're going](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_03_Follow-road-signs-or-use-a-GPS-navigation-system-whatever-you-do-make-sure-you-have-some-idea-where-_500px.jpg)
![Maasduinen National Park in Limburg](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_02_Maasduinen-National-Park-in-Limburg_500px.jpg)
![The day before my departure, I checked my bike thoroughly and even did a little test ride around town](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_05_The-day-before-my-departure-I-checked-my-bike-thoroughly-and-even-did-a-little-test-ride-around-town_500px.jpg)
![Crossing the last bridge into Amsterdam felt like victory.](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_17_Crossing-the-last-bridge-into-Amsterdam-felt-like-victory_500px.jpg)
![At about 80% of the route I really felt my legs and back complain... this bench was a welcome change for my bum on the saddle](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_16_At-about-80-of-the-route-I-really-felt-my-legs-and-back-complain-this-bench-was-a-welcome-change-for_500px.jpg)
![Link your bike computer to your phone to be able to receive messages of support from family and friends](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_06_Link-your-bike-computer-to-your-phone-to-be-able-to-receive-messages-of-support-from-family-and-frie_500px.jpg)