Push Your Limits
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![Look who's WHOOP's #1 of The Netherlands in terms of strain! Euphoria!](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_19_Look-who-s-WHOOP-s-1-of-The-Netherlands-in-terms-of-strain-Euphoria_500px.jpg)
![The morning after: Make sure to be kind to yourself - after such an intensive effort your body needs time to recover. My WHOOP noticed this clearly, even after getting a good night's rest.](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_20_The-morning-after-Make-sure-to-be-kind-to-yourself-after-such-an-intensive-effort-your-body-needs-ti_500px.jpg)
![... or by an unexpected road block, deferring you into](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_11_or-by-an-unexpected-road-block-deferring-you-into-the-unknown-route_500px.jpg)
![You're amazed by the things you'll encounter - like the beauty of the Dutch National Park Hoge Veluwe...](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_10_You-re-amazed-by-the-things-you-ll-encounter-like-the-beauty-of-the-Dutch-National-Park-Hoge-Veluwe_500px.jpg)
![Flowers from Amsterdam... grown in Flevoland!](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_15_Flowers-from-Amsterdam-grown-in-Flevoland_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)