Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

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For all the pedal pushers out there that love long distance cycling. There are no gear requirements and no 'minimum distances' here.

Have you ridden for a cheeky overnighter or a 3 year global trek? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got panniers, bikepacking bags or just a backpack with the essentials? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got the latest in carbon engineering or your dads old 10 speed from the 70's? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

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How do you spend multiple days in the saddle without discomfort? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/bicycle_touring

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I’ve wanted to get into bikepacking for years, but I’ve always been concerned about how I’d be able to ride for multiple days. I was on a cycling team in college and the longest ride I’ve done is about 70 miles, after which I was toast and my butt was really sore. Obviously this is different than bike touring, but it still makes me wonder how others do it.

Do you take a lot of breaks throughout the day? Or is it more just conditioning yourself and building “callouses” (for lack of a better word haha). I’m pretty sure my pelvic bones are positioned right on my saddle, but maybe I need a different one.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

You both get used to it, and your saddle moulds to you, to some extent.

I was off the bike for a few years. When I got back on, my first long ride was a killer. The second was shortly after, and it wasn't so bad. After a couple short rides on consecutive days, it was pretty much not a problem any more.