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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