Long-Distance Touring

Long-Distance Touring
CycleHard$$14 days5,000m gainSummerBe the first

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Self-supported multi-week cycling tours like LEJOG (Land's End to John O'Groats, 1,000 miles), Paris-Brest-Paris (1,200km in 90 hours), and EuroVelo routes demand endurance, logistics planning, and self-reliance. No support vehicle, no sag wagon — just you and your loaded bike across countries.

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Long-Distance Touring

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Injury Prevention for This Adventure

These are the most common injuries for cycle athletes over 50. A few minutes of targeted prehab each week can keep you on track.

Lower Back Pain & Disc Issues
6 exercises
Knee Osteoarthritis & Meniscal Stress
5 exercises
IT Band Syndrome
5 exercises
Hip Flexor Strain & Tightness
5 exercises
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Part of a progression

Path to Race Across America

Step 4 of 5

The world's toughest ultra-cycling race — earned through a progression of distance, climbing, and self-sufficiency.

Mountain Century Ride (Gran Fondo)Long-Distance TouringRace Across America (RAAM)

Days in the saddle back-to-back. The body learns to recover while still moving.

Next step adds: Extreme sleep deprivation · Cross-country navigation · Crew logistics

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