First, choose a car.
The best is a 27-inch flat handle all-terrain car, which is designed for long-distance bicycle travel. The car before and after the frame, 21-speed, can carry 150 kg (including the weight of the rider), and the car belt can be self-selected according to the road surface, load, from 1.25-1.50 (finger thickness) are available. This type of car is currently very difficult to buy in the domestic market, only private hands have brought back from abroad. An alternative to the all-terrain bike is one of the mountain models (which was also designed with long-distance travel in mind): 26 inches, 21 speeds, 120-150 kilograms of load capacity, straps of your choice from 1.50-1.75, with a rear rack, a front rack can be added, and there are three (and of course, more) water bottle cages. If you are going to go on the tarmac, you can also use the normal curved handlebar 27-inch pinstripe touring bike, with a strap width of 1.25, with a rear rack, it is very light and fast to ride, suitable for long trips with little load.
Second, the transfer.
General bicycle travel is to see while riding, free and easy, speed is not very important, the important thing is convenient, comfortable. Adjust the car according to this requirement. Seat: The rider's armpit is placed in the middle of the seat, and the hand to touch the center of the wheel disc, subject to touch, this is the rider's correct seat height. Handlebar and seat at the same level is good, high and low in half an inch between. Check whether the transmission is even habit, front and rear brakes are sensitive. You can put some leak-fixing liquid in the inner tire of the front and rear belts. If there is a leak, check and pull out the puncture, and put the broken hole towards the ground, and enough air will automatically fill the belt. There is also a way to put a thicker canvas between the inner and outer belts. I put a canvas in the spring of '92 and haven't had any problems to date. When these are done right, this car will not give you trouble on the road.
Third, tools.
As long as you are well-prepared before the trip, the car is also adjusted correctly, then on the road is basically no problem. Just in case, you should also bring some tools and parts that match the bike you choose. Such as scissors, small wooden file, multi-purpose hand, travel cylinder (can be racked on the car), glue, cut file a good small piece of rubber, inner belt, outer belt each one, in case of emergency.
Fourth, clothing.
General long-distance bicycle travel more choice in the summer, that the best choice of short cycling clothes, which has the advantage of tight, without additional resistance. Riding pants with leather pads, or simulated leather pads, anti-wear, breathable. If it is the rainy season, of course, there is no shortage of rainproof equipment. Now there is a kind of cycling clothing on the market which is both insulating and windproof and rainproof, most suitable for going to the areas with changeable climate, of course, the price is more expensive. If you don't have cycling jerseys, especially cycling pants, you can also wear smooth shorts with high elasticity. In direct contact with the body, do not wear any more clothing underneath. It is a good idea to apply some oil like Vaseline to the areas that are often rubbed. If it is cold, you can line your chest with one or two sheets of newspaper for excellent insulation. For protection against wind and small flying insects, wear riding glasses also. Colorless, for cloudy days; tinted, to prevent direct sunlight; and light yellow, is designed for the night. Helmet, some foreigners like to wear it when traveling in case of traffic accidents. Actually, bicycle beanie is more practical, comfortable and economical. Cycling gloves are for anti-skid and anti-abrasion, which depends on the individual to decide whether you need them or not. Besides helping you to have a correct posture of putting your feet, the foot cover can also help you to save energy. Of course will not use or use not accustomed to the person better not to use, otherwise it will cause tension, but not safe.
V. Riding.
The above can be called hardware, riding is software, so it is important to master the correct riding technology. Master the riding speed, to the nose inhalation and exhalation of the nose as a preparation. Traveling in dry areas, you can apply some Vaseline oil in the nasal cavity, which can avoid nasal dryness and ensure smooth breathing. If you need to breathe through your mouth, then the intensity is high or you are tired. This should be done by slowing down and adjusting the transmission. When going uphill and downhill, use the transmission not to change several gears at once (it is common that people who are not very good at using the transmission often use it this way), so it will not adapt at once, and more tired. You can relax your body and slip downhill. If it is too steep and you are going too fast, use the rear brake to slow down. Don't hold the brake all at once if it's not an emergency, or you'll lose a lot of external belt damage. Finally, before doing a long-distance bike trip, it is best to use the holidays to do some short bike trips within a day or two in order to gradually adapt.
Also pay attention to the following matters:
First, the first is to do a good job of psychological preparation
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Second, before the departure of the preparation
First of all, to collect, consult, organize along the way related to a variety of data and related information, including the newer version of the map, traffic charts, along the way, geography, history, humanities, places of interest, meteorological data, and so on. Then make a detailed travel plan according to your or your group's physical condition, length of vacation, travel season and other factors. Generally speaking, the best season for long-distance cycling is from May to October every year. Long-distance bicycle travel is best to travel with a partner, but the number of long-distance travel should not be too many, the ideal number of 3 to 5 people, and preferably with the opposite sex. If the number of people is too large, it will be difficult to get food and accommodation along the way, and it will be difficult to receive people in small remote places. Due to the differences in personalities and preferences among people, it is difficult to act in unison when the number of people is too large. If the number of people is too small, the safety guarantee is poor. In case of special circumstances on the way, it is difficult to take care of each other if the number of people is too small. In addition, the number of people is too small, each person's relative burden will increase, some materials and equipment, whether one or more people only need a copy, such as car repair tools, camping equipment.
Third, the material preparation
Do bicycle travel, the first thing to prepare is the bicycle. If you have the conditions, it is best to use a 27-inch all-terrain car designed specifically for bicycle travel. This type of car is generally equipped with front and rear racks, can carry more than 150 kilograms (including the rider), shock absorption performance is good, lightweight and sturdy, and can adapt to a variety of road conditions. The disadvantage is that the price is expensive, spare parts are difficult to buy in China.
We generally ride the 26-inch moped is not suitable for long-distance bicycle travel. You can use the older 28-inch weighted bike. If it's a new bike, you must break it in for 200 to 300 kilometers before you leave, and then go on the road after a complete readjustment. If it is an old bike, it should be overhauled, especially the seat should be processed and remodeled. The seat should not be too hard or too small, it is best to add a 3 to 5 centimeters thick sponge cushion. Be sure to keep the surface of the cushion dry and there should be no wrinkles and seams, so that the skin will not be abraded or prickly heat will not develop when riding for a long time. The seat should not be too high or too low for personal riding comfort. The handlebars should be basically the same height as the seat, and the difference in height should be within 3 to 5 centimeters. You should also install a good bag rack on the front and rear of the bike. Riding long distances with a backpack on your back is very tiring and uncomfortable. It is also a good idea to install a water bottle holder on the bike's beam so that you can easily access water at any time during the ride. In addition, injecting some leakage filler into the tire, once the tire is punctured, you only need to pull out the puncture, and then pump enough air down the hole, it will automatically plug the hole to ensure that you can continue to ride.
Before setting off, you must master the adjustment and repair of the bicycle, including; tire repair, replace the bars, replace the brake block, repair, adjust the front, middle and rear axles, repair the flywheel and so on.
Fourth, other material preparation
Clothing: If it is in the summer or in the warmer seasons riding, it is best to buy specially designed short cycling clothes. It has the functions of heat preservation, breathability, windproof and rainproof. There are also leather pads inside the cycling pants, which are anti-abrasion and breathable. Can be adapted to a variety of climatic conditions riding. Only the price is more expensive. If there is no cycling clothes, especially cycling pants, you can directly wear elastic tight pants, do not wear other clothing inside, and often friction in the parts coated with some lubricating effect of grease. In summer, wear a long-sleeved shirt and a sun hat to avoid sunburn. When riding in winter or in colder climates, in addition to heat preservation, you should also pay attention to preventing the occurrence of frostbite due to poor blood circulation caused by overly tight clothing or shoes and socks. In addition, you can not wear a mask when riding, if you wear a mask, because the exhaled hot air will be unknowingly in the mask outside the formation of thin ice, resulting in frostbite on the face. The parts of the body that are most prone to frostbite in winter are the ears, nose, hands and feet, and special attention should be paid to the insulation of these parts. You can take a combination of riding and cart walking method to promote and improve blood circulation throughout the body. You can also prepare a rain jacket, which can be used for many other purposes besides rain protection.
Other equipment: In order to prevent the wind blowing and small flying insects into the eyes, you should prepare a good riding glasses. The tinted ones can protect against strong sunlight, the colorless ones are suitable for cloudy days, and there is a kind of light yellow ones specially suitable for night time. A small medical kit is also essential. Long-term medicines include: treatment of diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, colds, discomfort, anti-inflammatory, trauma, eye drops and other medicines. If it is summer, you should also prepare some ten drops of water, wind oil, cool oil, prickly heat powder and so on. In winter, we should prepare some frostbite cream, "cold pain", ginger tea. If you are in the northwest, Xinjiang and other places, to prepare some more drinking water (5 to 10 liters per day)
V. Problems to pay attention to in the ride
First, the riding speed. The riding speed should be decided according to the physical condition of the whole team, the distance of the road and the length of the vacation. Generally speaking; if the road surface is flat, ride about 20 kilometers per hour. For mountainous or hilly terrain, about 10 to 15 kilometers per hour is more appropriate. The riding time per day should not be too long in the first 3 days to a week. It is more appropriate to ride 120 to 130 kilometers in 6 to 7 hours a day. After you get used to it, you can increase the distance by 20 to 30 kilometers per day.
After a long ride, your feet will be swollen and congested. When resting, lie flat and put your feet up as high as possible to promote blood circulation. If there is a slight incline, you can also lie down with your head down for a while or rest your feet on the bike.
In the summer, the temperature is too high to ride during the day, and it is easy to get heatstroke, so it is not suitable for riding. The best choice is to ride in the morning and evening.
If you have to sleep in the open, you should bring a moisture-proof pad with you. Change into dry clothes and pants, put on a raincoat, and lie down on the moisture-proof mat. And the time should not be too long. Do not wear sweaty clothes on the ground lying freely.
When riding in a dry area, you should apply some grease to your nose to avoid drying out your nasal passages and to ensure smooth breathing. When riding in summer, if you feel dizziness, headache, weakness, irritability, nausea, vomiting, dry tongue, thirst, sweating, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms, you should quickly go to the shade to lie down to rest, and immediately take some ten drops of water. When your body recovers, you can gradually move around. Remember not to use fanning method to cool down.
When riding in winter, if you feel itchy, red, swollen, numb and even blisters, you should use the frostbite cream to gently apply and do a good job of local heat preservation as soon as possible. Do not rub hard because of the itch.
Long-distance bicycle travel, we must pay attention to food hygiene, otherwise halfway sick, their own suffering, not to mention, will also involve companions.
Long-distance riding, feel the body fatigue, legs and feet tired when you need to rest in time to adjust. If you don't, you're going to have to take a break from your bike.
It is also very important to stay alert and keep your belongings, camera and other valuables safe during long-distance bike trips. Due to fatigue, distraction and other reasons, it is often easy to slacken, paralysis and other phenomena. We must be vigilant, otherwise it may not only cause their own economic losses, but also may be wrong.
These are some common sense and basic knowledge about long-distance bicycle travel. If you are planning a long-distance bicycle trip. If you are planning to go on a long-distance bike trip, it is important to know more about it, learn from experienced partners, and make sure you have a good idea of what you are doing before you go on the road!