Ultra Cycling & Bikepacking -This is a book for anyone who is planning to go on a long-distance ride. It doesn't matter if you are hunting after ambitious new best times or just want to have fun and adventure in the outdoors.

The three pillars of endurance, efficiency, and strategy are used to not only describe the rigorous training methodology of cycling but focus on the unique features of long-distance rides - including specific endurance building, prevention of health issues, handling of pain and sleep deprivation, proper nutrition in training and racing, strengthening the mindset, and much more.

Each subject is presented from a sports science perspective to provide the necessary background along with it. Moreover, the world's leading athletes are going to give you insights into their very personal strategies and experiences. This includes several 1st places in the

Race Across America
The Transcontinental Race
Tour Divide
Atlas Mountain Race
Silkroad Mountain Race

and many other renowned events.

Including insights from exclusive interviews with

Christoph Strasser
Lael Wilcox
James M. Hayden
Jenny Tough
Ulrich Bartholm s
Pierre Bischoff
Mareile Hertel
Jochen B hringer
Anna Bachmann
Matti K ster
Meaghan Hackinen
Kai Saaler
Eduard Fuchs
Josh Ibbett

Ultra Cycling & Bikepacking - pokkari, Englanti, 2023