Ultra Rider: In Search of the Ultimate Long Ride RSS

Biking is one thing. Bicycling 100 miles is entirely another. But what about the bicycle ride that last all day and all night? At some point, you cross a line and at that point, cycling, becomes ultracycling.

This blog chronicles the story of a guy, his bike and a strange obsession with finding the outside edge of his personal limits.

In this chapter, having broken the UMCA record, recovered from a bone-crushing crash and achieving a top 15 finish at the inimitable Furnace Creek 508 we find our hero grappling with the realities of completing a 100km foot race.

For the complete story, follow this link, and read from the back to the front. The story won't make anymore sense when you've finished, but at least you'll know as much as the rest of us.

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Bike 1

Giant TCR Advanced 0. Setup with DuraAce groupset, Topolino C16 wheelset, Fizik Airione saddle, Easton EC70 Carbon Seatpost and Bar, Conti GP4000 tires. Thomson stem. Gearing TBD, but likely 12-25.

Bike 2

Giant TCR Carbon 0. Setup with DuraAce groupset, Mavic Ksyrium ES wheelset, Fizik Airione saddle, stock Giant carbon seatpost, Easton EA70 bar, Thomsen stem, Conti GP4000 tires. Gearing also TBD.

Food

On bike primary - Amino Vital Endurance, Hammer Endurance, Clif Energy Bars, Power Bars, Hammer Enduralyte, Amino Vital Fast Shot, Hammer Energy Gel (Espresso).

Off bike, secondary - Bananas, oranges, rice and beans, beef jerky, Boost Plus, coffee, pringles (thanks for the tip Mike!), yogurt.

Clothing

All sugoi, all the time. Sugoi RS bib, jersey, wind vest, gloves, socks, rain coast and arm warmers. MEC Espresso sun glasses with changeable lenses, Atmos helmet. Primary shoes, Specialized BG (the orange ones) and secondary Sidi Ergo2 Carbon (the reflective shimmery ones) - both with Shimano yellow cleats.

Last minute - am still considering putting aero bars on the secondary bike. We will see.

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