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Equipment for Long Rides
Reliable equipment is essential for comfort and speed on ultra rides, from a century to the Race Across AMerica. The Ultra Marathon Cycling Association provides expert equipment advice on bicycles, frames, wheels, components and clothing.

Points of Contact - Hughes
How to increase comfort on the bike.

Equipment for long rides - Bonner
Bicycle equipment for randonnées and long rides.

      Faster, Lighter:    Selecting the bike

      Getting There:   Shipping the bike & navigating on the road.

      Bits and Pieces:    Preparing the bike & and accessories

      Prevention and Management:    Flat tires & pain

      Lessons Learned:    Tips from Riders

Lighting - Hughes
Suggestions from riders.

Beam Bikes - Zmrhal
Equipment for a more comfortable ride.

Equipment for long rides - McNaughton and Hughes
Equipment considerations for double centuries, brevets, and randonnées.

Riding in the rain - Zmrhal
Cycling in the rain during the winter and on long distance bicycle rides.

Choosing an Ultra Bike - Haldeman
Bicycle selection for a double century or other long distance bicycle ride.

Dr. Andy Pruitt on Bike Fit - Hughes
Setting up the bicycle to increase power and avoid injuries.

From the Field - Comeau
Advice from RAAM Racers on:
      Bicycle Frames

      Bicycle Wheels

      Bike Set-up for Ultra Races

Equipment for commuting - Bourey and Moore
Commuting by bicycle helps fitness and mental health!

Cycling shorts - Bourey and Moore
Selecting shorts for long distance bicycle rides.

More on Ultra Equipment
Other articles on bicycles and components for ultra racing and long-distance tours.
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